Easton Rich 256 #1 Posted December 23, 2022 Looking to buy one figured out there is difference between lawn and garden tractor. Don't need to really work it to hard just mowing 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,041 #2 Posted December 23, 2022 The transmission is what makes it a lawn tractor. 2 pages of info on them https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=02-08bp0&quick=1&type=downloads_file 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 256 #3 Posted December 23, 2022 I know the shaft is the difference. Vertical and Horizontal? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 256 #4 Posted December 23, 2022 Just Wondering because starting to tinker with them and find parts is difficult 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,166 #5 Posted December 23, 2022 Any Wheel Horse is good to have. Having the Peerless transmission, the B-82 is limited to lawn mowing. Most wheel Horse owners opt for a horizontal engine with the stronger Wheel Horse gear drive or Sundstrand, or Eaton Hydro transmissions. Many tractors, parts and implements should be available in your area. Good Luck. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,701 #6 Posted December 23, 2022 I agree with Ed, I’d opt for a hydrostatic transmission if it’s just for mowing. I actually prefer them anyway because most came with hydraulic lift. I like the C-series tractors because they are simple and easy to work on. They also don’t have all of what I think is is that unnecessary electrical crap that usually ends up causing problems. Also is that a 68 Chevy 4x4 in your picture? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 256 #7 Posted December 25, 2022 Thanks for all the info. Still I probably will pick it up any way just to play with. I love all Wheel Horses even if its electric 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 256 #8 Posted December 25, 2022 Oh Ed I have a all original 88' 418-A looks pretty much new. I can send pictures if you want 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,701 #9 Posted December 25, 2022 I’m going to speak for Ed and say yes, of course we want pictures! Here’s my 418-C 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 256 #10 Posted December 25, 2022 So mine may not be that nice but it did sit in a shed 10-15 years. It does have rust but a LOT better than most originals 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 256 #11 Posted December 25, 2022 Here you go. It belonged to my Grandpa Floyd. He bought it new at the farm store he worked at in 1989. 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 256 #12 Posted December 25, 2022 Yours WAY better than mine. I love how you did the paint 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 256 #13 Posted December 25, 2022 Mine is Hydro too. way better for mowing and pushing snow 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 256 #14 Posted December 25, 2022 What year is yours 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,701 #15 Posted December 25, 2022 (edited) @Easton RichI believe mine is a 1987. I bought it from the original owner around a year and a half ago. He was getting along in years and hired a lawn service. He was visibly sad to see it go, however I assured him it was going to a good home. Occasionally I send him pictures of it, which he said makes him happy! I didn't do anything to the paint except clean it! If I remember correctly it has around 800 hrs on it. Edited December 25, 2022 by c-series don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 256 #16 Posted December 25, 2022 Mine has 1030 hrs on it it got used a bit thought 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 256 #17 Posted December 25, 2022 Well your mower looks really good. I like how people still care about these old machines 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
