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well, back in the spring due to the leaves/wet grass/mud, etc. I found the turf tires would get clogged too easily. so I borrowed a tire groover and went to work. to do both tires took a couple hours and having run it all summer and now into snow season it was well worth the time to do. so far, even in snow, the traction is just as good as chains. haven't had any real ice to test yet. and yes, that is a ber-vac weight bracket on the back.

I finally have the Suburban finished after repaint, new tires and repower with a Predator 212. Not a bad looking rig if I say so myself. 😉

Painted about 3/4 of the parts to 1 Suburban this afternoon. Winter may be the best time to paint in Texas, 62F. no wind and no bugs. Sometimes the stars align, the paint really laid down nice today. I could leave them hang and say they are Christmas Wind Chimes. So this Suburban is being painted with Rustoleum a Regal Red with hardener. I’m thinking the next one I’ll get an @Achto type paint job. It will be an interesting comparison.

https://sherpusadealer.com/sherp-pro-xt/ been trying to find related info on this unit , finally , got the details . would be playing all the time . swampy , pete

At 9:45 a.m. . Trina sent this from home.... Looks like about 3" on the deck rail there.

@ri702bill should I paint it or slather it in LUCAS RED GREASE ? sure to get some reply's on that , pete

#104659 Toro Wheel Horse Hitch Snow Dozer Blade Tiller Bracket WITH Set Up Bar - Wheel Horse Parts and More

Just finished replacing the seal on the brake shaft of Clyde, my 312-8, and the brake lining. Your suggestions and post made a simple job simpler.

Oh, no - Kevin and a hot knife. What could possibly go wrong.....

I actually messed up when I started the 2nd tire and just continued the pattern. which is why the tires are the way they are. both patterns seem to work equally well. I haven't had either tire lose traction or clog up more than the other.

My middle daughter went to Putnam Station, NY (top of Lake George) with some friends for the weekend, lots of snow and no power since 8:00am. Luckily the house has a generator.

Got a package from @wheelhorseman Lowell !!

This is actually the first one I bought. The second one I bought turned out to have a lot of issues that the previous owner basically lied about and wasn't at all what he claimed it to be so I ended up just selling it to someone else who was up for the challenge. I was so disgusted with the situation I didn't want to mess with it, so thankfully the guy that bought it was happy to give what I had paid for it so at least I got my money back.

Well today is probably the first day of the week it decided not to snow which kinda makes me sad because no plowing peoples driveways so no money making but atleast we still have enough snow to throw snow balls and ride my snowmobile in the back yard and go sledding

Nuttin but rain and wind here in central Connecticut. Power dropped out for 30 seconds this morning…other than that it’s been uneventful

It was red gear oil that leaked out. I packed it with red wheel bearing grease. Thanks I got a smoking deal on this bad boy 1200.00 for everything you see hear plus a mower deck, tiller, blade, disk, a bunch of other stuff, and around 1000.00 dollars worth of miscellaneous spare parts. I can blow snow in a hoodie and stay warm.

An inch or two of wet sloppy snow, and looking at the radar it's almost out of our area. They called for 5-10 inches of snow. I would say we made out pretty well.

Lord God, We feel so afraid when we think of Declon Garnsey’s journeying through cancer. Dear Lord, there is so much we do not understand about cancer. Lord, we ask for courage. Help us to be strong and courageous as we journey with the Garnsey family. Bring calm to this chaos. When we don’t know what to do, help us to remember that you promise to give wisdom to those who ask. We come to you now, asking for wisdom. Show us Holy Spirit, how to bring the calming and comforting presence of Christ to our loved one. Show us how to encourage moment by moment as we journey together. Help us to listen attentively as they process their feelings just as You bend down and listen to me. Be with the medical staff that are tending to all Declon’s needs and guide them as they seek a miraculous cure. Father, may we be used by You to encourage the Garnsey’s. Fill us with renewed love as we journey this valley together. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Your son and our savior.

Red grease leaked out? The couple I've had open had a thick dark grease in them. I like the cab FYI -- Wrap a loop of #40 roller chain around those front tires and installed tight or they will get pushed off. Makes a huge difference with steering on snow and ice.

Wow... must be really hard up for articles... In the meantime us regular folks just got seat time on a STOCK '62 moving slush. It gotherdone but I can see a blade on a hydro in my future... HY lift please thank you @Achto.. Blowers were useless... like blowing concrete.

Please tell me you got to grease the pans Pete......red and tacky?

okay quick update i went on a ride on my three wheeler and it started to snow and i came back and its still snowing while im looking like Rudolph with my red nose but fun

Here - it's what we know, it's what we do. Glad all of us could help.

Mom bought an Argo several years ago. A niece of mine was wheel chair bound but loved to fish. She could get into the Argo on dry land, then my brother could drive into the pond so she could fish. Unless you had a trolling motor attached, this thing was like a floating bathtub and each breeze would blow you at will. The 6 tires spinning barely made it maneuverable. That was about the only thing it was used for but served it's purpose. The Argo would beat you up riding on rough ground. I would get a kick out of watching the grandbabies bouncing along. Nevertheless, they never turned down a ride. With the six axles below water level, there was quite a bit of upkeep to it also. We sold it three or four years ago. A fellow whose farm land was separated by a COE lake wanted to cross an arm of the lake without having to go around the arm on county roads. I suggested he use a trolling motor. It was fun while it lasted.

Well... I guess I'll never have one... I'm a "Toys'r'us Kid"!

I see how you cut them to have opposing patterns. Let us know if either one works out better than the other…. I’ve thought about doing similar to some for grip testing… great post!

Hat's off to the "pure" restorers, for sure, I am usually in awe of their dedication and expertise. But kudos to anyone finding a way to keep a piece of good equipment viable for continued useful work or enjoyment.

I feel like an idiot for wasting so much time on that side plug. Completely forgot about the fill tube under the seat. Didn't see it until I was looking for a way to get oil in through the shifter. Couldn't see the Forest for the trees I suppose. And thanks Don I did have the front end of the tractor raised about 18 inches while draining.

Better hold onto your wallet.

Only thing better is not having to go outside to get to it!

Redirect some of that P220s rear cylinder heat into your cab and you can blow snow in a Tee Shirt. BTW, congrats on the smokin deal.

May have better luck posting in the "Wanted" section. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/classifieds/wanted/

Sorry, it's "busy". It became the basis for my 854 8 speed... with my first set of barbell plate weights on the front.

Agreed. We've been using Rust-Oleum 2x spray cans for most of the work around here. Usually lays out well. Prep is of course paramount as with any paint work, spray or not. We find that it doesn't truly cure to full hardness for at least 6 to 8 weeks. Even then it doesn't come close to comparison of an automotive paint. Doesn't much matter to us because all ours are workers at this point. If we did do a restoration and wanted long lasting great looks I'd really want to go to a different paint type.

Had fun playing with my snow equipment. The walk behind blower and my C145 with the plow made short work of the wet heavy mess. After moving snow my C145 filed a request for a new drive belt. Silly tractor sat all summer & didn't say one thing about wanting a belt, had to wait until it was time to go back to work.

(3" x 9" Steel Blank Weighs @ 69 lbs) This is a rough drawing to give the general idea of the weight design, all the final tweaks will be done in shop as a wheel is on the bench for reference. To avoid all the critique.

This is what we have in the Berkshires of Massachusetts so far. Ten inches or so of wet heavy snow. The tire on my small yard man snow blower would not hold air so I tried the foam, seems to work out good. Darb

Yeah a person could do that but it wouldn't be a solid mount hitch and could potentially flop around like if pulling a trailer with a ball there would be nothing to keep the slot hitch from lifting if the trailer rolls forward or the tongue lifts. A solid mount hitch is a better choice for that application.

WELL done, I say. As @stevasaurus commented, the side filler opening is not needed with the dipstick there. I didn't mention earlier, and it isn't critical right now, but the the transaxle casting has a ridge inside on the bottom that traps a small amount of fluid away from the drain hole. When you go back to it, raise the front of the tractor by 12-24" to get that fluid over the hump and over to the drain. Now you can rest much easier until springtime when you can get after it for a more thorough servicing!

@elcamino/wheelhorse imagine pulling up with this to a car show ? think it would fit in a west coast setting , the RINO CAR SHOW is fantastic , have your happy face on , smiley pete

That's a pretty good deal!!! The thick grease will stay in there now. It softens up from the friction heat when running for good lubrication but shouldn't liquefy enough to leak out. Not sure why someone would want to change that to oil. I applied that same principle to the worm gearbox on the front once the seals leaked some oil. But not thick bearing grease. Another tip for performance--- re-surface the flat behind the PTO pulleys and the mating clutch material. I use a belt sander for the metal and a sanding block for the clutch material. (Sand paper on a flat surface will do) Right after you use it removing a good amount of snow, quickly go and feel the pulleys. Without it running of coarse! If it's hot, then that is caused by slipping friction of the clutching connection between those 2 surfaces assuming the belt is good and also tight. Making them both flat creates more contact surface area and reduces slipping. Proper adjustment at that rod for the PTO is also critical for performance. A slipping belt will also cause heat on the pulleys. I had to change mine because the groove was worn. Probably from heavy use of a 60" deck without proper adjustment for the belt is my guess.

Awesome job!!

I like the wind chimes!! Nothing wrong with good ole Rust-o. An acrylic enamel does have a little better durability and gloss retention though.

Sleet all day. Maybe an inch or two here and there on the road, but nothing major. Raining now and mid-forties called for overnight. The forecast 6” or so may have happened, but did not accumulate. No biggy.

Nice to have a blade in the arsenal. Hydro drive & lift does make it even better,

What's a tractor with out a small dent or 2. Gives it "character" You can fill the pits with "High Heat " JB Weld.

Received a picture from Kate tonight. I got butterflies!

Who needs to steer??

Good one!