ri702bill 8,327 #1 Posted November 28, 2022 All: Did any red Square Member buy that sad looking 420LSE basketcase, #149 of 200 that was listed in CT on CL?? I say sad looking - it was used and abused, apparently left outside to rust. No pictures, but it looked like a 3 at best out of 10. All the chrome was severely rusted and pitted, and it must have been a worker, it had a pair of 2 link chains on the rear..... I don't see how someone can treat a $7K+ tractor like that...... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #2 Posted November 28, 2022 31 minutes ago, ri702bill said: I don't see how someone can treat a $7K+ tractor like that...... Unless it was inherited, and the recipient just didn’t have a clue, or care? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #3 Posted November 28, 2022 I did not however there are some horse thief’s here in CT…🤷 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,233 #4 Posted November 28, 2022 Saw it. Shed a tear. Moved on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonshine*Connoisseur 435 #6 Posted November 29, 2022 I don't think I could handle seeing the horror , judging by what I just read, might be best if there wasn't any pictures of said Wheel Horse crime and neglect. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #7 Posted November 29, 2022 13 hours ago, AMC RULES said: I'm over it !! Could not bring myself to copy them...at a loss what heading to file them under... Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #8 Posted November 29, 2022 16 hours ago, Pullstart said: Unless it was inherited, and the recipient just didn’t have a clue, or care? Could be, but doesn't make it right.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #9 Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) This kind of reminds me of a local guy, a rather "infamous" Landlord that owns numerous rental units - always getting cited for minimum housing violations. A few years back he bought a brand new Caddilac Escalade pickup, about $80K, and had a 8 foot plow installed on it..... looked a bit out of place... Edited November 29, 2022 by ri702bill 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #10 Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) Similar story, different tractor...well on the way to recovery here. Edited November 29, 2022 by AMC RULES 9 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #11 Posted November 29, 2022 24 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Similar story, different tractor...well on the way to recovery here. I'm not familiar with this model - does the "LSE" stand for "Luxury Seat Edition" ? According to tractordata - 40th Anniversary. And wow, only 200 built? Pretty rare... : 1986 400 Series Garden tractor Production Manufacturer: Wheel Horse Type: Garden tractor Factory: South Bend, Indiana, USA Total built: 200 Original price: $7,950 (1986 ) The Wheel Horse 420 LSE was a limited-production tractor to commemorate Wheel Horses' 40th anniversary. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #12 Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: This kind of reminds me of a local guy, a rather "infamous" Landlord that owns numerous rental units - always getting cited for minimum housing violations. A few years back he bought a brand new Caddilac Escalade pickup, about $80K, and had a 8 foot plow installed on it..... looked a bit out of place... Like this? 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #13 Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, davem1111 said: does the "LSE" stand for "Luxury Seat Edition" I believe it is for Limited Special Edition. The one pictured has a non original seat and steering wheel, and together, looks nice. Original seat and steering wheel rim were black. Came with a chrome plated hitch and muledrive. Those wheels look excellent.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,233 #14 Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) In the CL pictures, it looked like the only "LSE" original extras that remained were the nameplate and the hood. I suspect most of the chromed parts had been stripped and sold separately. The hour meter was over 600 hours. Edited November 29, 2022 by Handy Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,714 #15 Posted November 29, 2022 Okay I had to do it! Here’s mine, signed by Cecil Pond and currently has 19 original hours on it. 4 7 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #16 Posted November 30, 2022 @c-series don I see a bit of fuzz on the left front tire in picture no. 1... Perhaps I should bring the tractor over to my place and clean it up a bit for you... Maybe then keep it clean for you, here of course, you know, just to help out... Let me know... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,116 #17 Posted November 30, 2022 I have one to 😬 99-200 I bought it brand new in 2017 3 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,714 #18 Posted December 1, 2022 @whtractors24 Damn that is a nice tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,922 #19 Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, c-series don said: @whtractors24 Damn that is a nice tractor! Time for a second one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #20 Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 12:36 PM, Pullstart said: Unless it was inherited, and the recipient just didn’t have a clue, or care? On 11/28/2022 at 12:04 PM, ri702bill said: I don't see how someone can treat a $7K+ tractor like that...... My 3 super GTs were 8500-10,000 new...and all were severely neglected to the point of being worth 0$ to $300, people dont see these things like we do. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #21 Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/29/2022 at 7:18 AM, AMC RULES said: Similar story, different tractor...well on the way to recovery here. That seat looks nicer than my recliner 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #22 Posted December 1, 2022 Has zero seat time on it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #23 Posted December 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Has zero seat time on it yet. I hate a well restored or even worse...a survivor grade tractor because I spend so much time avoiding damage..scrapes, scratches...water...dirt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,594 #24 Posted December 1, 2022 55 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Has zero seat time on it yet. I can fix that... Would look real nice pulling the SL &WHN RR around the hood... I'll take delivery anytime you want... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #25 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, RED-Z06 said: I hate a well restored or even worse...a survivor grade tractor because I spend so much time avoiding damage..scrapes, scratches...water...dirt Won't be an issue with this 750hr machine. Thing is far from being perfect. I got it specifically to enjoy and from here on, will not be doting over it anymore. Something most people will never do with a low to no hour machine. Edited December 2, 2022 by AMC RULES 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
