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We were not home for 4 days, so the bird bath needed filled. About 15 minutes after I filled it, this dude showed up for a swig. He had it all to himself. None of my bluebirds jumped in.

I kinda enjoy the vibration. I'm nearly 80 and some days that is the most stimulating feelin I get.

I was looking for some WH goodies on Evilbay and came across this ad by A-Z Tractor Aftermarket 3 point hitch they have designed and are marketing. This is a 3pt hitch manufactured to work on all Wheel Horse garden tractors with the cast iron transmission. This hitch mounts on the rear axle just like the snow plow bracket. This hitch can be mounted with the snow plow bracket or with out it. The hitch uses the lift cable that is made for lifting the rear attachments. The hitch will fit on gear drive tractors or hydrostatic. All it takes to mount the hitch is 4 bolts and 4 nuts the same as the snow plow bracket. The hitch sits on top of the axle housing as to the snow plow hitch is on the bottom. This is a category O 3pt hitch and works with all 3pt hitch garden tractor attachments. The hitch has several holes for changing the lifting leverage and leveling adjusters on both lift arms. There are anti swing chains with adjusters. This hitch has been tested in many conditions and has held up under every test. Note! If you purchase this item and have any issues we want to know so we can correct them. This is a new item something never offered by wheel horse and A-Z Tractor has designed and manufactured this item. We also have a 3pt scraper box that works great with this hitch and plan to offer more attachments in the future.

They’re just paranoid. He means no harm.

For long mowing hours C-175 or 418 are my got to tractors so much smoother...

Chickens !!!

Just a reminder WHs will pull heavy trailers no problem...BUT.. the brakes are woefully inadequate to stop a big load...especially in reverse....

Trina has done it again! The 2025 RedSquare calendar is available for download!

Mc Master- Love that place.If they don’t have it’s not made.Not to mention the service is excellent but it’s not cheapest.

If the vibration really bothers you, consider purchasing a tractor with a twin cylinder engine. Definitely a noticable difference in vibration. The Kohler KT/M series are probably the smoothest followed by the Briggs and Onan, at least in my opinion. I've had all of them and definitely notice a difference in my hands after an hour of mowing.

Great advice, thanks!!

Be prepared for blank looks from the store staff, of course! One of my favorite places to get educated--their website is full of clear information.

It’s a 4:1 reduction! I use low 1st and low reverse when loading and unloading via trailer ramps so I can easily and safely walk beside and steer.

I have used a 42" on my C-105 for years... works just fine...

My wife can't use a hand-held gas leaf blower. It causes her whole arm to go numb. However, that's not the case with me and I have never had any problems with Kohler single cylinder engines vibrating to excess. I know in 1978 Wheel Horse started using the anti-vibration "shaker cradle". I guess someone thought there was too much vibration going on. I believe that every person has their own level of tolerance for vibration. Maybe mine is high. To me, it's all part of the experience we affectionately call seat time.

Started her up when I got home and she was in gear and ready to go. I was relieved, lol. Although I didn't realize how slow the low gear was, even second gear, but I imagine she has quite a bit of pulling power! I think I'll keep it in high gear around the house and switch to low when towing the big trailer or giving the grandson a ride. Thanks for all of the advice everyone. Very nice to have experts help you out when needed..

Only issue is fitting that big 1” ID front axle bearing. I had to use different front wheels to make mine fit the 520 front axle. I think there was a 520 specific front wheel weight. Or maybe it was for a D series, but those will fit.

One thing we can all agree on is the cool 😎 factor of dual wheels!! I put these on my C-165 because I just had to see how it would look! I’d agree on the stress on the axles, I had duals on my C-141 loader tractor and took them off. It also takes up more storage space with them on.

Agreed, some vibration is normal. I grew up mowing with a 310 and I still remember how weird my hands felt after 2 hours of driving it. My hands felt 'buzzy' for lack of a better term, and everything I touched felt like rabbit's fur.

I would check both machines drive belts for a stiff spot. Oftentimes a machine that sits for a while will get hard spots in the belt. It will definitely add to your vibrations. Your 308 has no balance cancelling in it. Even though your 312 has balance gears internally, many of us remove them as they tend to destroy the engine if they fail. I would say if you have a bit of vibration at idle, that’s fairly normal of these old Kohler engines. It should clear up as RPM is increased. As the old saying goes: “Wheel Horse makes it, Kohler shakes it”…

Trina wants all you people to know that she really enjoys the process of making up this calendar.

Happy Birthday @ranger, we are all glad you were born.

Finally managed to get just about all the painting done on the c121. Need to do a second coat under the hood though. Waiting on a few parts to come in and the fun begins. I’m Looking for another meter to go in place of the old amperes gauge.Guess I could do a simple volt meter since this is going to have 301 gen start ? AZ tractor parts has this type available

Got a Kohler #30 carburetor in process. Here's the innards.

Today Lucy was pushing up some leaves with a Cat 953 track loader and stopped for a picture!😂

This tractor has just been sitting this whole time, I haven't forgotten about it. But it will be sitting for a while longer at least until spring, but it is in a dry safe place. I have decided to do a restoration on it, instead of hot rodding it. Not a completely full blown one as I am still planning use it as a worker. I want to get it mechanically working well again and get a full repaint, I will try to do a fairly good rattle can job, might even sand the primer haha. We will have to see how carried away I get. I would love to get a loader for it, but it would have to be the right price which I know is hard to come by. I might build one but that is definitely a down the road project. So that might mean I do some different stuff to the front end since it's all pretty loose right now.

Digging in Maine (and NH) is like digging in a bucket on bowling balls!

If it's sliding in and out on the shaft and the key, it's the set screws not holding. Easy fix. Yes the point tip on them can wear and they don't hold near as as tight. The key should hold the impeller tight from spinning at all on the shaft and the set screws are there to lock it in place from sliding on the shaft.

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Dozer DNA of long tractor frame dozer blades 1966-1967 model BD-426 - Fits LONG frame tractors - Mounts ahead of the rear axle - replaced by 1968 model 6-1111 - Fits LONG frame tractors - Mounts ahead of the rear axle ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1968 model 6-4111 - First to fit LONG & SHORT frame tractors and first to mount under the rear axle - Lift bracket behind crossmember 7716 A-frame - replaced by 1969 model [6-4112 + 6-9621] - First to have the lift bracket ahead of the crossmember 7716 A-frame 1970-73 model [6-4113 + 6-9622] 1973-74 model [6-4113 + 6-9623] 1974 model [6-4114 + 6-9624] 1974 model 6-2131 1975 model 6-2132 1976 model 6-2133 1976 model 66-42BC01 1977 model 76-42BC01 1978 model 86-42BC01 1979 model 96-42BC01 (1968 model 6-4111 to 1980 model 06-42BC01 use the same 7716 A-frame assembly but the lift tab changed according to the ipl's) 1980 model 06-42BC01 1981-1984 model 06-42BC02 (Up to here they are 42" wide) 1984-1989 model 06-48BC01 (They are now 48" wide) [M] 1990 model 06-48BC02 (Last blade to have 3 angle positions) 1991-1993 model 06-48BC03 (First blade to have 5 angle positions) 1993-2001 model 79350 - (105-1502 kit adapts 2001 and older GT Classic-Series blades to fit 2002 and later tractors 2002 2004-2009 2012 model 79364 - (105-1501 kit adapts 79364 blade to fit 2001 and older GT Classic-Series)

Going through the wheel horse book and low behold It never registered about the pic on the letter head until now same deck huh!

@SylvanLakeWH like your 3 in 1 hook up , often tweak the original idea / improvement , why not ! grandson just passed hot wire weld statis at EB , he regularly helps me out on a weld mod idea , if he can weld submarines , his W/H mods are pretty secure, pete

I'd go for one of these. Winch on top using 2" winch plate on riser, rake pivot on bottom with a bar across. Not pretty but functional for a tractor with no rear lift... I have similar setup on my front plow blade... and for rear crane... Similar to Pete's aerator noted above...

The outer edge of the 42" blade, when angled all the way either side will leave the snow at just about the outer sidewall of the tire - while plowing in a straight line. It CAN become an issue while turning. Look at the quadrant on the plow frame - does it have 3 or 5 holes - early 42" plows only had 3 holes. I added the other two holes to allow a "flatter" angle that leaves the snow a bit further away from the tractor. That is the position I use the most...

@Alrashid2 just a suggestion . if you aerosol penetrant oil the front of the blade , from top edge down , the oil slick will stop rust / and increase slide off , you might also lubricate the , plow movement quadrant , and slide pin , also related squeeze lever , movement areas , makes a world of difference , just my own experience , do what ever you want , pete

You'll be perfectly fine with that. On my snow plow tractor I have a very wide set rear axle. 42 inches across. For something like that I would want a minimum 48 inch wide plow at angle. For a stock width tractor a 42 is great.

Mechanics Wear Impact gloves with the gel palm.

I got this 6 point tonight 3 minutes before shooting light was up. Buck tagged out!

Today was tire day. I’ve been mulling over putting these Deestone ribs on the 867 for a while. I love the fat little tires they came with originally, but they aren’t made like that anymore. Mine were rotted too bad to keep. Also replaced the tube in my son’s Ranger (last pic). Some dingbat pinched the previous tube and it had a leak. After swapping this thing, I feel like I’ve had a hard day at the gym! Even with the tire changer, these little guys are hard to work with!

Bob was an avid bow and rifle deer hunter and enjoyed fishing, watching baseball and football games, Small wonder he was one of the good guys. https://www.bacarellafuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Ellison-15/#!/TributeWall

Wow their giving them away ..maybe I should build one ... plenty of carcasses to start with here. Course havta grow a new arm for those pull starts...

If you make up 5gal of used fuel oil, you should have enough to run a single cylinder diesel for a year. There are plenty of Yanmar knock off's out there at a low price. There was one of these at @WHX??'s plow day this year, seemed to run strong with no issues all day. https://www.amazon.com/Air-Cooled-Cylinder-Machinery-Starting-186F/dp/B07YC7283C/ref=asc_df_B07YC7283C?mcid=3f2e28a82cfb3f19b67a26fa846f7c71&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693366125660&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5171939549114843075&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019452&hvtargid=pla-889349596270&psc=1 I have a Hatz diesel in Radpferd. High quality engine with a high end price. This engine burns about 1Qt of diesel per hour pulling a 10" Brinly plow. Very good engine, if you can find one. Kohler also has their hat in the ring with small diesels. They are very proud of their engine as well. https://www.northerntool.com/products/kohler-horizontal-4-stroke-diesel-engine-9-1-hp-model-pa-kd440-2101c-107938?srsltid=AfmBOooXic9eavAu_mVWbnHxtRayb8fvj9KUwBbDL4qfShloDad93J_N1e4 Make sure that you are filtering your used oil properly, injector holes clog up easily. Personally, I would go with a Yanmar knock off. If you end up having issues with the used oil, you will only be out hundreds not thousands.

It’s on my birthday AND I have the feature tractor! I can’t wait!!

Maybe it's Limington not Standish, It's been a LONG time. Can't be sure of the route, 5 or 25, but it runs across the end of Pickerel Pond where my family had a camp. It was on the left, but not Brackets. Some guy's yard with a sign. I always got a kick out of the name. Probably gone by now. That was 40+ years ago! BTW Watch out for those ferns. They spread like wildfire and are a ***** to get rid of!!

I am by no means an expert fruit tree trimmer, but I have planted dwarf apple, pear, and plum trees that are about 10 years old. If you have ever seen the results of the professional fruit tree trimmers in the orchards that surround the Big Wheel Horse Show in Pa., you would be shocked to see how ugly and distressed the trees appear to be. The branches are all twisted and drooping toward the ground. This is done purposely to keep the trees spreading and the fruit closer to the ground for picking. You are correct, you need to remove all the vertical suckers and any branches that are crossing another. The interior of the tree must be kept open to allow the sun and air to enter. As you state, it is best to establish 4 or 5 horizontal branches as opposed to a vertical trunk. You can encourage the new growth to grow horizontally or even down by trimming the branch close to a bud that is on the bottom of the branch. I find the pears are the easiest to force the horizontal growth and the plums the most difficult. Sorry, no experience with peaches. I assume you have studied the pollination requirements of the trees varieties you have planted. Good Luck

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Rib tires up front would help. The wider ones that fit your front wheels aren’t cheap, but they work well. Also makes the machine drive like it has power steering. A 520 is already pretty heavy up front just because of the Onan. Of course filling the tires can’t hurt.

Thx Trina! September rocks!