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Better go warm up the Daully.

I'm ready...

Left work early and visited the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. Somber and humbling place. Fog was coming off the Pacific, rolling thru the cemetery while I was there.

I make it a habit of never finishing a project before starting a follow up. I wish it weren't always that way, but it is. I like to tinker when ever I get a few minutes, so time and materials always determine what I work on from day to day. End of disclaimer... I've owned several Lawn Rangers, but they were all post 1965. They are ridiculously "overkill" when you consider that the primary difference between them and thier bigger siblings is the size of the wheels. I know the front axle and steering is different, but you get the point. The problem is, I've never been able to get much use out of them. I'm a corn-fed, big boned, fully grown, 6 foot, 200+ lb hillbilly, and they make me feel like I should be pedaling a big front wheel or something. No disrespect, just my personal fitment issues. But- I always liked the one that has been on the R&B Stables website in the snip below. Cleats, and 6-inch front wheels just give it a nice stance. That one is also why I've always looked for a 62-64 model, which I still do not have. Mine is a 1967. So, I've modified this Ranger several times without ever finishing it. Maybe this time it will happen. It's had a Kohler K181 on it for 20 years. Best running and quietest Kohler I've ever owned. The Ranger also sported full-size wheels for a while (which makes for crazy small turn radius), and even had hudraulic lift from a belt driven pump for a while. But now I have almost everything to make mine like the pic below. Round fenders and all. Of course it has an 8-speed already as well. So I said all of that to get to this: last week I found some stupid cheap rear tires with free shipping. Got them mounted up today, so this project has also officially begun. The main reason I'm building this is for my son. As I said before, I'm about too big for these little machines. The tractor will keep the stirrups, but I'm thinking of running the coil voltage lead through normally open microswitches on both pedals. That way if he tries to drag either or both feet, it will shut off.

Two more pics...can't leave the little pony out of the conversation. My Dad got this one in the late '60s I believe. Was originally used to pull gang mowers on a golf course and do a little plowing in NW Indiana. Not sure what happened the gang mowers but have the rear discharge deck too. Gave it a bath back in 2012 after he passed away...figured a 50 year old tractor had earned a nice freshening up. Sitll use it today, although not nearly as much as I use the C-120. Enjoy!

Hi all. I have been a Red Square member now for 12 years or so but don't often log in and very rarely have posted. But, thought maybe you'd all like to see a couple of pics...like me, i gather some of you are fans of pics of our 'Horses. I just picked up a set of rear wheel weights, set of tire chains and a snow/dozer blade for my 1977 C-120. $150 for the package, so I think that was a pretty good deal. Thought I'd better take the 'Horse out of its stall so my lovely Mrs. can see what I spent money on. We normally have 20+ inches of snow for the season up here by now and this year only 4" so far. No chance to use either one yet. The snow is so afraid of these 2 that it just won't come! Just one question for the experts, does anyone know if the snow/dozer blades came with shoes/brackets on them new? One blade I have does have shoes while the other does not. I'm thinking my Dad may have had the shoes added on the 702 blade back in the day? Enjoy some fresh pics all you fellow addicts! Looks like I need to upload the pics in 2-3 batches...forgive me, I'm fairly new to this posting thing. Mike

All I want for Christmas is another garden tractor!

We got this a few days ago and it is still here. Trees are very white. I did not bother to clear the driveway however as it is gravel so I need it to freeze up.

Mike - the price of OE Wheel Horse front cast weights is borderline rediculous in my opinion - I for one will foresake originality over functionality for a seasonaly used item... The fastener size and spacing ARE different between the 702 and the C series. I made up sets of dedicated cast iron 25 LB barbell weights for both my C81 and the 854 - a buck a pound from a local vendor of used gym equipment.... and some threaded rod, Loctite and hexnuts..... and had money left over to eat that week!!!

Our PennDot uses the threat of possible snow to try out the salt spreaders and sharpen the plow blades on the bare pavement.

We got a couple of inches last night. I was out this morning with my 875 clearing the driveway. Telling myself its a good idea to clear it so it wont get packed down on the driveway, when in reality it will be melted by the weekend. The first couple of times is always fun, after that is when it turns to work and the fun is over.

One thing I learned when I was Deputy Superintendent of Highways for my town was that you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t!

On Crappy, on Junker, on Dung-Heap, on Piece o' Sh**zen... on Broken, on Wreckin', on Warranty Voiditzn....

I got just a bit more than that but you can still see the grass. So did you give that blower a work out

The gauge in question was an Amp Meter. Go to post # 17 of your previous thread on this same tractor and open the attachment I gave you which has all the information about switching from an Amp Meter to a Voltmeter.

Might be interesting to see how the string of lights on that wheel are used.

I said 200+... I intentionally didn't define just how far my "+" goes.

Hi all, I know hoods change, front axles goes cast and trans goes to 2 piece... (probably more things) a few questions if someone can help? Does the frame stay the same from RJ-58 to Suburban 400 - whats the wheelbase? Frame changes on 551 to accommodate the 2 piece trans, does wheelbase stay the same? planning another project that I may or may not finish reminder of things I have finished: http://wheel-horse.co.uk/images/C4/c4_a.jpg http://www.wheel-horse.co.uk/images/Bendy/bendy1.jpg no promises though!

It's fine I have the forum for help 💪

https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/ Would try him or our other vendors. You could also post a wanted add.

Don't think this series of blades came with skids but they did come available for a hefty price

I know the feeling. I am 6'5 and pushing 300lbs. I had a 66 Lawn Ranger. Here is a photo of how I felt on it.

In southeast Michigan we sit on one of the world's largest salt mines... the math used by MDOT and County DOTs is: x = y Where: x = Snow accumulation in inches y = Salt placement in inches

Thanks. The flail took over a year to find. It is a Haban originally made for a Bolens 10 which used a PTO shaft out the front of the tractor. I designed and fabricated the lift and new flail attaching mounts, the hydraulic remote plumbing and layout, and the mods to drive the flail off the WH PTO. The lift mechanism mounts to the front and mid-tractor attach-a-matics. The hydraulic cylinder moves the 2” trailer receiver at the top and at the bottom is a horizontally-oriented WH Attach-a-Matic. Two hydraulic quick connect hoses to the control valve supply the cylinder. The flail mounts to the lift with just a 2” tube into the lift’s receiver and a crossbar on arms into the lift’s attach-a-matic plus the PTO belt. The system does a good job on the one acre weed patch that is the “lawn” at the camp. Not a finish cut by any standard, but pretty smooth with the discharge pretty finely chopped. It is spectacular at clearing underbrush that has grown up on and along the logging roads. Here you can see on the hoodstand the yellow joystick and black cables that operate the control valve that is on the left side ahead of the engine. The gold tubes are the supply to and return from the control valve. The original hydraulic lift (handling the Brinley sleeve hitch and grader blade here) remains functional via the usual lever on the lower left of the dash I do owe the forum a build thread on this thing. 🤭

Personally, I have and use both digital and analog so I can take advantage of their individual strengths. The digital can tell me RPMs using the frequency setting (counts the pulses of the stator) and is great for exact resistance or capacitance. The analog is great when looking for continuity, shorts, and bad grounds and for checking VR output.

Yep, flails rock. This is the flail I have on the camp 518-H++. The “++” indicates my modifications and additions: Eaton 1100, swept axle, reduction steering, dual hydraulic remotes w/float, removable front lift, sliding seat, and rear-facing lighting

First gt 14 tank bottom half! About halfway done.

UEI yoU ELECTROCUTE INDIVIDUALS!

Whilst we are on the subject of meters and knowing how much @WHX?? loves my stories: More than once I've had or seen a Fluke meter send somebody on aa wild goose chase. We had an energy management audit at work a few month's ago. They did some reports and found some AHU dampers not working right. We just had a controls upgrade before the audit. So the tech from the controls co. comes in 2 weeks ago and he's testing transducers and he thinks he has 2 bad ones but the Fluke meter he's using doesn't verify it. He needs 10 volts DC on a terminal board and his meter is giving him all kinds of weird readings. He's a pretty high strung guy and is starting to pitch a fit. I say to him "let me get my Fieldpiece meter" He connects my meter and BOOM 10 volts DC. This happens all the time. Our electrician has a Fluke and a Klein and sometimes he will call me to bring my Fieldpiece just to confirm a finding.

Awesome pictures Mike. Thanks for the reminder.

That is the same as the battery hold down on my 418-C and 310-8. I had to replace one on another years ago and used a piece of Stainless steel angel iron with notches cut out to assure it wouldn't contact the battery terminals. Wish I had taken pictures guess if I don't have pictures it didn't happen.

Either way @Kev_the_Mole you have a great idea what to look at for parts. Most these models had very small differences. Headlights, options, standard options, etc. get you the difference. Pulleys, gaskets, etc. will all yield the same results. Enjoy it for what it is, a mystery!

I took pieces from an old leatherjacket and glued on my seat 2019, it holds fine! it could have been dann much nicer i know! But it gonna last 20 years i think?

I think that is a Belgian 74, because it had no ptobrake on it! B100,C120 or a Raider 12( like me) from 74! I think C120 and Raider 12 are exaktly the same this year, my 1-0353 is decaled Raider 12 in Belgium, but C120 in USA!!

Good chance this was sold as a Raider between1973 and 1975. A few have been recorded so look for a SN in the file title. The Raider ended for the North American market in 1972 but continued in Europe. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/category/9-1973-1977/?sortby=file_name&sortby=file_name&sortdirection=asc

And the strongest of the team, relied on by the teamster to keep the other horses in line doing what they are asked to do...

Nope. "Wheel Horses" are always closest to the wagon. But one more with a bright red light up front would be ok.

You can buy a $2 HF meter and a $300 Fluke and get the same results working on a Wheel Horse. Many times a digital meter will not work correctly on a RUNNING tractor. Spend your money on an analog meter. You can pick up a nice Simpson on E bay quite often but a cheap HF or Tractor Supply analog meter will get the job done.

Vanguards might be an option. They have a very small footprint and are much shorter than an opposed twin of any flavor. Also much smaller than Kohler or Predator v-twin as well. Might require some creativity with the air cleaner, but there are options for it.

Mike - nice!! The smaller one looks to be a 1962 702 - one of my favorites. I still have my FIL's 702 he bought used in 1965. Both would benefit from having wheel weights and 2 link chains ( they grip and ride better) Front weights help with the steering when the plow is angled. Both are capable snow movers......

There is the slightest bit of snow on the road here so of course the plow truck went by spreading salt. I am quite anti-salt but I guess the county is afraid someone might drive at high speed in a snow storm then go into the ditch and sue them.

Looks like you have yourself a 1962 552 - Originally an electric start Lauson (pre Tecumseh) engine - about 5-1/2 HP. The gauge is an ammeter - and can be a source of severe electrical problems if it goes bad. Lots of folks now switch to a voltmeter instead. No white stripe on the hood as from WH, just the white lettering. Terry @Vinylguy also sells the precut stick-on white letters for the front of the hood.......

The hood is primered I'm gonna paint it tomorrow, also found out it does in fact not have any of the brake linkage so I got a source that also the left foot rest is completely hacked out so I need to find a new one. I found one on eBay for 10 bucks but the guy hasn't gotten back to me

Need to have a long set of leads to keep the meter from picking up induced readings from the chargin/ignition system.

We all love to watch a project come together.

I was able to get a frame, motor, and unlocked rear end from an 856 as a parts tractor. Everything bolted right up.

Finally back again - what a Disaster - Was without any Internet Service nearly a month. just via Cellphone but my Datavolume is hardly limited so i have to do the important things first. We then get the Info our previousely Serviceprovider went bankrupt. They just shutdown the Line and should keep us informed but - no answer by any Service call. Phoneline is dead at all... No responsible Person can be found for the so called „Last mile“ to hand over to any another Company...🤥 After a felt 100 call‘s we got firstly the Info they don‘t be handed over to Telekom, they be sold to any other „unknown“ Company, but nobody knows who and where and why. No internet no phone..... - hey we be in 21 Century, that appears to be normal - huh Our „Cucumber troop“ establish some new rules and thow so several companies with complete idiotic new regularities in bankrupcy, even Company‘s they be before in stable health - don‘t ask me what i‘m thinking about.....🤫🤪🧐 i still hope the next Votes eliminates this idiotic Cucumber Troop. I don‘t shout out loud what i‘m think about all that Idiots... However, no we be back in Service and phone and Internet is still working again. Since we Had a „little Snow“ so just about 50cm maybe 70cm not more... But it is Wet Heavy Snow and my Horse was unable to deal it completely. Lots of Trees crack in the Woods and here i just can deal with the Beast and it‘s 4WD. First task before next Winterseason is finalize the Snowthrower... Have a nice 1. Advent all

Started the tradition of decorating for Christmas while the birds cooked away! Repurposed tomatoe cages as some trees!