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Whiting Little Bull Tractor Whiting Ltd of Euston Road, London. were the importers of the Little and Big Bull tractor made by the Bull Tractor Company in the USA. This is Bull's first model -- the 1913 “Little Bull” -- 5-12 HP (5 HP at the drawbar and 12 HP at the belt pulley). It became an instant hit with the smaller farmers and vegetable growers. The suggested list price was $335. The Bull tractor was an awkward-looking three-wheeled tractor with an air-cooled twin cylinder gas engine. It had one large driving wheel with steel lugs that ran in the furrow, and a smaller 'land wheel' opposite the driving wheel that was smooth-faced and freewheeling, providing balance to the machine. The land wheel also could be adjusted to level the tractor when plowing. The single, steel front wheel was uniquely designed with a large, central spine on the rim and positioned to follow the furrow. The transmission was very basic with a single forward and single reverse gear. In 1915 the company introduced a larger model, the “Big Bull” -- 12-25 HP (12 HP at the drawbar and 25 HP at the belt pulley) and proudly decreed it as “the ultimate in tractors.” In fact there were many advertised praises and testimonials for the tractor, including H. O. Bennett's version of the 23rd Psalm: The Bull is my tractor, I shall not want. It maketh me sit up and take notice. It leadeth me in the paths of praises for its namesake. It comforts my soul. Yea, verily I coast down valleys, I am dragged over hills. I fear no evil when thou art with me. Thy gearing and thy engine comfort me. I prepare for no accident in the presence of mine enemies. I anoint thy bearings with oil. My radiator is always full. Surely, shall the Bull stay with me all the days of my life, I shall dwell on the farm forever.

not sure if this counts but im building a tow behind leaf blower. I mocked everything up and welded today. When I shoot red on my B80 chassis that im building, ill paint blower housing red to match, recently media blasted this

I thought I was dangerous all on my own. Giving me ideas! Good reading! Keep m coming. (wonder if that machine came with a bull chips spreader as an option?) don't take that serious.

I haven’t been up to much til the last 2 days. I have a b-80 4 speed that someone converted to a 8 speed. My plan for this tractor has always been to put my loader on it. This spring Alex and I flushed the transmission out and it drove and sounded great. But it sat for a couple weeks while I waited for a seal kit. After that it wouldn’t shift into any gear or range. I found a 8 speed to put in it til I can pop open the other one to see what happened. Last night I tore the whole tractor apart today I swapped out the transmission and put it all back together minus hooking up the throttle and choke, fixing a wire I broke and putting the gas tank back on. @WheelHorse_Kid had it running like a top. Can’t wait to continue with this project.

@ebinmaineWell today is your lucky day because I have four of them. I’ll text you.

I use one of these...

I got one of these HF ones $25

With all due respect to any "tester", it is impossible to accurately create every condition and environment that these products are used in. Point being- short of a catastrophic failure in a product, each of us may have different results. My machines have greatly benefitted from both Rust-Oleum and POR-15. I'm open to trying new stuff, but I also know what has worked well for me so far.

Yah EB he just ain't right... this electric thing of his is just getting wwwaaayyy outta hand... I have one like EB but the swivel is shot. Have yet to find a replacement so I just disconnect it when I need to use it. Also have this. Hard piped into the shop air system. I think I only paid 50 for it while most are over a Franklin. Don't remember where I got it... HF maybe... but pro grade ones are 2-3 Frankies and I am a cheapskate. It takes a crap I'll get one Dan showed. I do like that hose.

Bear's serenity: Wheelhorse is my tractor, I shall not want. It maketh me sit up and take notice. It leadeth me in the paths of forests for our work. It comforts my soul. Yea, verily I coast down valleys, we chugg over hills. I fear no task when thou art with me. Thy gearing and thy engine comfort me. I ain't got any enemies. I anoint thy bearings with oil. My cooling fins are always clean. Surely, shall the Horse stay with me all the days of my life. I shall dwell on the acreage forever. Yeah, buddy.

Welded on?

Is your trailer in tow all the time Ben?

Good morning Members!! Just wondering… My research suggests that a Champion plug RCJ-8 belongs in my K181. A Champion H-10C was installed in the engine at the time I purchased my Horse.. Probably a mistake or maybe a performance issue?? I welcome your opinions and suggestions.. Btw.. This forum is fantastic!! Thank you all for sharing so much information!!

You build'n armored cabs or sumtin ED?

I have one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Flexzilla-Retractable-Enclosed-Lightweight-ZillaGreen/dp/B007QV1RLM/ref=asc_df_B007QV1RLM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309807921328&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11342590876934970387&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019452&hvtargid=pla-497913474477&psc=1&mcid=23e0719f884b31809f783b85a64ab973&gclid=Cj0KCQiAy9msBhD0ARIsANbk0A8OtRba6vY9x23YdW-2v-LBQwWnqUm64hxOLoUdtfAjYvdiivmQwGIaAnrUEALw_wcB Really like the Flexzilla hose, it has the same flexibility at -20 degrees as it does at 80 degrees.

I have an older version of that from HFT - with the blue hose. Got it tossed in when I bought a 60 gallon 5 HP 220 volt single phase Craftsman upright compressor a few years ago. I knew the guy selling it - he bought it to paint the siding of his house and was done with it...

A Haiku... Whiting imported Little and Big Bull tractors Not but still cool

Careful turning the pto on 🫠

I was looking for functionality, not a collector showpiece. Since I already abandoned the Onan engine for the Honda, a little mod to the hood didn't hurt my collector status.

Hey , he asked!

I’ll have to watch it. The POR 15 I put on the bottom of the 312,s 42” deck over 6 year ago is still holding up excellent. Also some steel post down at my boathouse in the under water and on the splash zone during the winter of 2018 still look good.

Interesting... I'll stick with my eighth place Rustoleum... Works for me and I can still afford to eat...

Everytime I start doing point work I end up on the Tube. Found this POR15 comparison today and it is interesting. It is long and you can skip to the 40 minute time on the vid to get the end results.

Here's mine. Got it on sale for like $45 and came with the air hose.

I have the same one as @WHX?? and I love it. I did the same thing, mounted it to the ceiling in my shop. It’s up and totally out of the way. Now if I could just get my lazy ass out of this recliner I could go take a picture of it!🤣

Started work on the 312-8 it's in good shape for the most part. Tight axle pivot, tie rods still in good shape, same with the steering, and rear hubs, really strong 12 HP Kohler. Frame covered in surface rust, spots of rust and missing paint on the sheet metal, dust boot mostly rotted away, think the dirt under it may be why it doesn't shift smoothly. Solid tractor that needs to be taken apart, a few repairs and repainted. THe tractor was like this when my friend got it 5 years ago. I have already changed the rear wheels and tires with the one that came on my Raider. The inside flange on both wheels is almost rusted off. Working on the hood hinges now All the damage was done before my friend got it, sat in a dry enclosed shed while he had it.

A gate hinge?

Just cable clamps... might find them in the Hillman drawers or McMaster Carr? They do seem to grow legs and walk away. Maybe check with Original Cab as a replacement part?

No fooling' I use it (electric cord reel) for my air hose... works like a charm and cost nothing... had it in the garage... You guys need to get out of your box more often...

Sorry no picture, but I still use an OLD SCHOOL hose holder from my spray painting days. A metal wire milk crate from a long closed local dairy. It holds 100 feet of 3/8" hose - two 50 footers and a good quility water seperator / pressure regulator between them.

I've changed 100's of tires over the years using that larger HF tire changer posted earlier. Car tires, motorcycle tires, tractor tires, wheelbarrow, trailer........I've never had a bead I couldn't break with it. The trick to removing and installing the tires with the HF setup is to take the included large mount/dismount bar and throw it in the trash. Do a google search for the Mojolever. Its a little side hustle my motorcycle buddy Mitch has been up to for the past 15+ years. I've been using mine since probably 2006ish and couldn't be happier. I did have to have him send me a new dismount tip at one point when I attempted to remove some 1940's original Jeep tires and bent the mounting bolt, but other than that its been a fantastic addition to the garage. I just swapped the tires on my 522xi over the holidays and the mount/dismount part of the dance only took me maybe 20mins total for all 4 tires........and that included adding tubes, working by myself, and without the changer bolted down. Bolting it down and/or having a 2nd set of hands makes it a breeze.

I just recently got this: Fully manual operated. Decent price. Quality feels good. I haven't mounted it yet. Fleeebay number 285209113285

I run Autolites #255 in small blocks and #216 in big blocks

Here's what mine looked like when I got it: Here's what it looks like now - planning to do some more body work on the hood, repaint and get new decals. Chrome stack(s) were not in the budget, maybe in the future.

Amen.

@paulyv56 very often state to , " break the GRUNGE CYCLE " my decks are clean / clear , and soaking now over winter till spring with lubrication soak. another thing thats common with an oiled surface is that it will easily release , any acumination , pops off easily . decks were , also exposed , bottom side to the sun , actually dry it out , hot surface , then penetrating oil , shat soaks in , then a heavier oil , to retain metal feed . my decks are stained black , from gear spray . just a suggestion , Pete

The Little Bull was a 5-12 Horse power two cylinder air cooled engine and the Big Bull was 12-25 liquid cooled so it appears the one pictured is the Big Bull. I will be posting more about the Bull Tractor Company in another thread.

Here in York County Maine we are looking at 6'' of snow predicted this morning. We shall see ?

Without watching, I have never heard anything bad about POR15

Call

Had one this past summer, the Atlantic Ocean in the background

I repaired one last summer that had cracks. This was from a basket case 416 I dragged home a few years back. Unfortunately I don't have a before pic but you can see from the welds where the cracks were. Cracks were ground out and welded up. A 1/4" steel plate was welded in then welds were ground flat. You can just see the spacer bars that were installed between plate and frame so it would sit flat. Frame was then primed and painted. This is the frame on my 520-8 project.

This is the CORRECT way to repair this weak area in ALL of the Horses.....putting a flat piece of stock flat on the affected area doesn't do beans !!! the Triangulation is what's critical...this is done to perfection. You can also bolt a piece of flat stock to existing holes in frame / plate to achieve similar results at a 45 degree angle...nice job on this one !!!!

Didn’t even make it 24hrs into 2024 and I already grabbed my first tractor. 867. trying to decide what route I want to take with this machine. The engine is supposedly rebuild which makes me want to put it onto my 854 restoration project but I’m not sure yet..

95 's around your place & you can't find one to be a dedicated sickle mower????