My new B-100 Automatic

[WheelHorse_Kid 355]

I’m always looking for tractors and my dad found a c-100 8 speed for sale kind of close to home.I had my dad reach out with a offer and the person refused and then raised the asking price.My dads friend @Crazywheelhorseman found out and told my dad that he had a tractor that he would sell to me.He said it was a c-100 automatic but when he got home he realized it was a b-100 automatic.He sent my dad pictures and I liked the tractor so we went and picked it up today.He included a new hood because the one on it was dented and included a few other parts.We went to my dads work because he had to swap out tires so while he did that I swapped out the dented hood out with the extra one he gave me.It runs and drives great.and the muffler broke so we have to fix that.I am thinking about swapping it to hydro lift and using it as a mowing tractor.as a bonus some one put a 12hp Motor in it.

[WheelHorse_Kid 355]

[kpinnc 12,078]

Congrats! Looks like a good solid machine.

 

Hydros definitely make better mowers. I'm sure you will enjoy it!

[daveoman1966 3,752]

HYD LIFT CONV 90-1136 90-1140.docxThe B-100 has Sundstrand Piston-to-Piston power unit.  If you can find the parts, it is quite easy to add the HYDRAULIC LIFT.  The OEM lift kit is part# 84113.  You can see it on the TORO MPV.   https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=Toro

Aside from the hoses, ram, control valve, you will need the END CAP valve parts shown here. I have made up and provided a couple dozen of these Hyd lifts, but not sure where you'll find parts today.  NOTE... Best bet may be to locate from eBay...  Wheelhorse Parts N More can supply new hoses and O-rings as needed.  Hose #s are one the TORO MPV too.   

 

       

[SylvanLakeWH 25,596]

[Achto 27,597]

Great looking tractor!!  Enjoy it.

[ebinmaine 67,564]

Very cool story. Nice to see our own members help out when someone else... Didn't.  

 

Looks like you've got a good solid runner there.  

 

Interesting old style metal gas tank sideways mount.  

 

@daveoman1966 Excellent write up!

Thank you for sharing you long experience and knowledge. 

 

I've done the conversion you folks are speaking of. Fairly easy.  

 

[WHGuy413 2,693]

24 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Very cool story. Nice to see our own members help out when someone else... Didn't.  

 

Looks like you've got a good solid runner there.  

 

Interesting old style metal gas tank sideways mount.  

 

 

He’s pretty excited. It sounds great and drove great when we picked it up. Haven’t even unloaded it yet. The gas tank is in there temporarily. The right one was included in the sale along with the air filter housing and filter, and a non dented hood. 

[Retired Wrencher 5,463]

Nice tractor with an auto. Is that your Dads Garage? If so, very nice and handy to have. Enjoy the auto, looks to be a good worker.

[953 nut 55,285]

8 hours ago, WheelHorse_Kid said:

I am thinking about swapping it to hydro lift and using it as a mowing tractor

                   Looks like a good sound tractor.   A strong young man like you should have no problem using the manual lift for mowing, I'm 77 years old and use the manual lift on my 310-8 for mowing all the time.

If you decide to swap over to hydraulic lift the removal of the old manual rock shaft will be the hardest part of the job. Part #46 slides into part #19 and is secured with a square key part #18. On the surface this seems simple enough but most of the time part #46 will be rusted (Brown Welded) inside of #18

[peter lena 8,632]

@ WHEELHORSE- KID, nice pick up for you , also your working area is fantastic for a start point , would suggest that you lubricate as you go, on every rusty / crusty  movement area .also if you want to see what lubrication does to old faded paint , clean rag with penetrating oil in it , rub down some paint  , usually aerosol soak it down first ,  let it soak , next day rub it  down , glad for you , pete

[The Freightliner Guy 1,327]

I didn’t know Walmart sold horse’s 

[WHGuy413 2,693]

2 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said:

Nice tractor with an auto. Is that your Dads Garage? If so, very nice and handy to have. Enjoy the auto, looks to be a good worker.

Technically no it’s not my garage. I work for a place that lets me use the garage, lift and shop space. Tonight I had to pick my daughter up at her job which is conveniently 2 mins from my job. we picked up the tractor and instead of driving home we went to the shop where I used the tire machine to dismount old tires and install new tires on the rims of my 416H. While there Alex started tinkering using tools in the shop.

 

I definitely wish I had all this spade to work on stuff. 

[WHGuy413 2,693]

2 hours ago, 953 nut said:

                   Looks like a good sound tractor.   A strong young man like you should have no problem using the manual lift for mowing, I'm 77 years old and use the manual lift on my 310-8 for mowing all the time.

If you decide to swap over to hydraulic lift the removal of the old manual rock shaft will be the hardest part of the job. Part #46 slides into part #19 and is secured with a square key part #18. On the surface this seems simple enough but most of the time part #46 will be rusted (Brown Welded) inside of #18

He’s definitely strong! But Crazywheelhorseman has all the parts needed to swap it over. He has 4 other tractors with hand lift so it would be something different for him. 

[Sailman 1,291]

Always great to see young folks appreciate the value in these old tractors and the fun / work you can have with them!

 

If you are determined to do the upgrade, have at it!

Edited November 5, 2022 by Sailman
new information

[kpinnc 12,078]

12 hours ago, daveoman1966 said:

HYD LIFT CONV 90-1136 90-1140.docxThe B-100 has Sundstrand Piston-to-Piston power unit.

 

You should put this procedure up somewhere. Thought it doesn't happen much anymore due to lack of parts, it's good info to have. 

Edited November 5, 2022 by kpinnc

[WheelHorse_Kid 355]

With the help of our friend Kyle we heated up the block and we’re able to get the old Broken exhaust off and then my dad and I put a new one on.it was so much quieter and I got to drive it.still lots more to do.

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,564]

I hit subscribe!! 

[daveoman1966 3,752]

2 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

You should put this procedure up somewhere. Thought it doesn't happen much anymore due to lack of parts, it's good info to have. 

I'll leave it to your devices to put this in a subject of the Wheelhorse Forum.  I wouldn't know where to post it.

[Retired Wrencher 5,463]

20 hours ago, WHGuy413 said:

Technically no it’s not my garage. I work for a place that lets me use the garage, lift and shop space. Tonight I had to pick my daughter up at her job which is conveniently 2 mins from my job. we picked up the tractor and instead of driving home we went to the shop where I used the tire machine to dismount old tires and install new tires on the rims of my 416H. While there Alex started tinkering using tools in the shop.

 

I definitely wish I had all this spade to work on stuff. 

Well Matt at least you can use it when you need it. I would say very handy especially the tire changer and rack.