Restoration of a 1961 Wheel Horse Suburban 701

[Gerry w 2]

Sooooo, what cha do to it this last week end?? Eh Mike?? Leaving us hanging.... :thumbs:

[stevasaurus 22,769]

Excellent information here Mike...watching and waiting. :thumbs:

[racinfool40 202]

:woohoo: :D

[MikesRJ 552]

OK schmartazz. Since I am the proud owner of a Commando 8, the featured tractor for the WHCC 14th Annual Show, this one has been put on hold for a bit. Should the Commando get done, the 701 is next in line.

[Suburban 550 28]

Come on Mike don't quit on me now. Alot of good info on this thread when I start on mine.

[MikesRJ 552]

A mans gotta do what a mans gotta do. If you own one and it's the featured tractor, it's gotta be restored for the next show. The 701 aint going anywhere anytime soon. That's one of my "keepers" anyway you look at it.

[MrTrimmier 12]

bump!

[Rooster 191]

Is the 701 considered a "Surburban model"?

and should it be referred to as a "Suburban 701"?

I dont believe it should be considered a "Surburban", but im no expert!

I thought the only "suburban models" were the 1960 Suburban 400,

and the 1960 Suburban 550.

They are listed that way in this model list:

http://www.wheelhors...showtopic=17174

So is that correct?

thanks,

Scot

I am just not seeing the answer, or was this never answered?

I know, its old...but In my quest for Suburban Knowledge I have yet to figure out what was or wasn't a "Suburban"?

[CasualObserver 3,408]

Depends on how you want to refer to it. Look in the lit gallery... the RJ was advertised as a "Suburban" too.

The last reference I've seen was the cover of the 1962 owners manual. So, in my opinion, essentially everything in between could be called a "Suburban".

Commonly though, I think most people think of the 400, 550, 401 and 551 models as "the Suburbans". I'd be interested in seeing anyone else's opinions.

[Rooster 191]

From what research I have done it Appears top me that Wheel Horse never meant "Suburban" to be the "name" of the tractor models...Like they later used "Charger", "Raider" and so on.

Rather it seems to be the "Suburban" came from them advertising them as "Suburban Tractors", meaning a Tractor for use in the Suburbs of town. More of a size/use Classification than a "Name".....Much like "Lawn Tractor" or "Garden Tractor"...

[CasualObserver 3,408]

Well... in 1960 they were referred to in the literature as such. like these.... "Suburban 400" and Suburban 550"

I've often seen them listed with model numbers of ST-400 and ST-550. However, I've never seen the 1961 or 1962 models listed like that.

[Rooster 191]

Ya know...I had alot of work in that theory you just blew away....lol

[jusjeepn 59]

And how about those running boards? There had to be a few of those made!

[johnscag 7]

how much are they worth? Thank you!

[CasualObserver 3,408]

how much are they worth?

This post is nearly a year old now.... what are you referring to? A 701 tractor?

[johnscag 7]

the suburban line is what i was curious about.

[HorseFixer 2,012]

It depends on the condition. I picked up a 551 Suburban for 300.00 a 701 Suburban with an HY2 kit and Bugeyes for around $ 325.00 That I consider a steal. And a 400 Suburban for $ 350.00 Another 551 Suburban for $ 75.00. But by the same token I know of a 550 Suburban completely restored in mint shape and the owner wont take $1200.00 for it and If I was him In that condition I wouldnt either. So it all depends, I would say an average shape tractor low price would be 200.00 High Price would be 500.00 One thing for sure they dont make them anymore so alot has to be what your willing to pay.

~Duke

[Jake Kuhn 1,555]

I never had seen that ad before, is that kohler picture a misprint? Has a clinton air cleaner on it? ~Jake

[VinsRJ 721]

Its to bad Mike has kind of let thisbiuld project fall silent... then again where is Mike?

[rmaynard 15,533]

You might say that MIke has gone to the dogs.