New Member, New B112 Horse

[KirkSch 5]

Hey Folks, Several weeks ago a friend asked if I could help remove an old tractor from a new homeowners shed. They purchased the 1970's something home and the previous owner said this "lawnmower" was in the shed when he bought the home 13 years prior, he never used it, or even attempted to start it.  The new owners said I could have this little tractor if I'd just haul it off.  So, I became the new owner of a Wheel Horse B112. It looked pretty rough, tires were all flat, many, many years of grime and oxidation, and with the flat tires I couldn't raise the mower deck off the ground. Getting it from the shed in the backyard onto my flatbed in the street out front was quite the effort, but I was now the owner of a genuine Wheel Horse tractor, even though it was just a B112, I was still excited.

 

Once back in my garage I was able to air up the tires, I dropped the mower deck and hit everything with a power washer, looking better. A new battery, oil change, new sparkplug and new back tires (a little bigger just for the cool factor), cleaned the air filter, and installed a new ignition switch as the key had long since disappeared and gave it a try.  The starter spun great, I had spark, but it wouldn't start, it just felt like it was a fuel issue, so new carb, crankcase breather, pipe from the breather to the carb, and a muffler ordered.  Carb arrived yesterday, still waiting on the other items. 

 

I think it's a 1980, but I'm not sure, I've attached a few photos. I haven't decided whether this will be a restoration, or maybe a puller for my nephew, I pulled with an older JD garden tractor 15 years or so ago and had fun.  Iknow the B 112 isn't a heavy-duty tractor like the C's, but it could still be a fun project either way. 

 

The Briggs and Stratton 11 HP #'s are 252707 0206-01  80061711.  I've enjoyed all the content on this forum and would appreciate any info on this model you all may have.

I'm looking forward to having fun with this project!!

 

[WHX?? 48,815]

Wow cleaned up real nice.

Got squish got lightning yer half way there. Most likely carb issues. Keep us posted. 

Might not make a decent puller tho tranny not up to it. 

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175]

I agree with WHX!!   Cleaned up Nice!!

[SylvanLakeWH 25,549]

[KirkSch 5]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments. I'm having fun. I agree about the drivetrain. So... ( isn't there always a so....?) If I guy wanted to swap out the tranny and diff,, is it worth it, and what should I look for? 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,041]

Welcome to the forum.

Two pages of info on this model

https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q=02-11BX02&type=downloads_file&search_and_or=or&sortby=relevancy

[KirkSch 5]

Thank you all for the great information. I think I'll just spruce this little B112 up and keep it for fun, maybe a restoration, with a little flair.  In the meantime. I'll be looking for something heavier for pulling. I think the bug bite me. 

[Ed Kennell 38,160]

to the           Very nice little red riding mower, but not a puller.

[c-series don 8,690]

Looks like a little compound and wax and you’re good 👍🏻 Agreed that’s not a good pulling tractor, I’d leave it the way it is! 

[J854D 137]

@KirkSch,You may have seen in the link that @gwest_ca posted that the build date of your B112 was November 16,1980. From the Briggs & Stratton engine numbers you posted the build date for the engine was June 17, 1980. -JD-

[KirkSch 5]

Thank you for the build date information. I guess that makes this a 1981 model. Good to know!

 

Thank you all for the great information. I think I'll just spruce this little B112 up and keep it for fun, maybe a restoration, with a little flair.  In the meantime. I'll be looking for something heavier for pulling. I think the bug bite me.