Out with the Old ! In with the New!

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

The old Maytag washer has bit the dust!

 

So we bought a new Speed Queen Washer and dryer set.  Speed Queen made in Wisconsin and these have a five year warranty.  Most laundromats use the commercial Speed Queen washers and dryers because they last.  
 

My friend asked to have the old set so I used my B-80 to move my trailer around to the garage to assist with loading  for transport ! 
 

The new Soeed Queen set will come tomorrow which gives us time to clean up the floor and walls behind the old set.

Edited March 30, 2023 by Lane Ranger

[ri702bill 8,317]

I think they still made with no transmission or belt to fail - commercial quality for Joe Average...

[squonk 41,094]

I would have put the washer on the driveway and used the snow plow and just shoved it to where it had to go! 

[ri702bill 8,317]

The front hitch, like an airplane tug, makes it sooo much easier to get a 2 wheeled trailer in position.

I occasionally go salt water fishing with my son in law - he is really good at backing a boat down the ramp (not I). If there is any beer left after fishing, we will occasionally load up the boat on the trailer and park it in the lot there - walk back to the ramp with a cold one in hand and be entertained by those less skilled in the acquired art of backing down a trailer.... we are usually not alone !!! 

[Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998]

Speed Queen is gonna be my next purchase when our current set goes out. My washing machine is a Whirlpool from the 90's and I think my dryer is from the late 80's. I have replaced the belt on it through, but when I was younger and didn't have any money it was a good $20 purchase and I'm not giving up on it until it gives up on me lol

 

[CCW 1,295]

Speed Queen is what we bought a couple of years ago.  I did not want one that was all electronic controlled.

 

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

50 minutes ago, CCW said:

Speed Queen is what we bought a couple of years ago.  I did not want one that was all electronic controlled.

 

Yep it has a knob to turn to make your washing choices and only model in the store without a locking lid - so you can add that sock you found late.

[953 nut 55,210]

My wife is a gadget queen, washer and dryer had to have all the toys and tricks. Needless to say the electronic gizmos went out on the washer. Good part is we purchased it at the blue big box store and got the seven year extended warrantee. It quit at six years seven months and the electronic gizmos were no longer available so the Blue big box warrantee refunded the original purchase price. When we bought the replacement washer they no longer offer the seven year warrantee, just five years now. Try as I might I couldn't convince the wife to get the simple turn the knob washer, hope this one runs forever or kicks the bucket while it is covered.

[kpinnc 12,017]

11 hours ago, ri702bill said:

walk back to the ramp with a cold one in hand and be entertained by those less skilled in the acquired art of backing down a trailer.... we are usually not alone !!

 

I've always been amazed at how funny some folks are who don't quite grasp the concept of backing a trailer. It can be hilarious!

Edited March 31, 2023 by kpinnc

[Retired Wrencher 5,454]

Lane. I would say hard to beat a B-80. Hard working tractors. I see I am not the only one that uses a speed knob on the steering wheel. Handy to have.

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

7 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said:

Lane. I would say hard to beat a B-80. Hard working tractors. I see I am not the only one that uses a speed knob on the steering wheel. Handy to have.

 

I like all my Wheel Horse tractors but my B-80 has a special place in my mind as an overall good garden tractor and general worker.

 

 

[23 Reo 229]

It seems that many of the members really like their 8hp Horses. I think my next tractor will be one. What are the differences between B-80s and C-80s?

[Tonytoro416 1,034]

Would you happen to have a closer picture of the front ball hitch setup.?   My dad was just talking about something like that tonight 

[Lane Ranger 10,968]

17 minutes ago, Tonytoro416 said:

Would you happen to have a closer picture of the front ball hitch setup.?   My dad was just talking about something like that tonight 

 

 

 

They are sold on eBay by a guy who makes them in Rhode Island.

 

I have two and he stands by his work.

 

They bolt behind the front attach a magic plate and you can still use your mule drive on it and mow with the hitch.  
 

I highly recommend the one he makes.  

 

 

Edited April 1, 2023 by Lane Ranger

[SylvanLakeWH 25,552]

Here's another option. Snaps into the front attach o matic... 

 

[Tonytoro416 1,034]

Thanks guys. I will show my dad see what he is thinking 

[TractorEd 633]

We got Speed Queen maybe 5 or 6 yrs ago.  Electronic controls up front so you can hang clothes over them and not have to part the sea to get to controls in back.  Working good so far.

 

I highly recommend.

 

Possibly 7 years ago.  I certainly can’t remember that far back.

Edited April 1, 2023 by TractorEd