Difference from 300-400-500 Series

[v65animal 0]

I had a 300 series as a kid, I'm trying to sell my LT133 to buy another Wheel Horse. I only have about 1/2 acre, but it's rough ground, not smooth, so bigger tires might help smooth it out and I want something that will hold up. I live in Huntsville, AL, so it gets hot in the summer, is a pressurized engine better in a hot climate?

I know I want a 300-400-500 series, but I'm not really sure what the real difference is.

I realize the 400 + 500 are heavier duty, but how so?

The frames are all the same, correct?

Do the 400's have bigger tires/wheels than the 300's?

Do the 500's have bigger tires/wheels than the 400's?

Are the 400 + 500 transmissions stronger than the 300?

Any engines to stay away from?

What should I look for? I want a nice shiny one I can be proud of, but I don't want to start out with any expensive repairs.

How do you test if the Hydro trannys are Ok or about to go? Same for the manual?

I assume the manuals are longer lasting than the Hydros?

Thanks in advance!

Sam

[Michael Bullington 5]

read here

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?...t=0entry55893

[rickv1957 72]

Any of the 300 to 500 series tractors will do about any thing you ask,the rest is personal preferance,Rick

[Butch 194]

read here

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?...t=0entry55893

That was a great post.

Butch

[Raider12 13]

This is great post. WOW, I learned a lot reading all that. Im glad someone brought this question up.

Denver