"D"- Man 827 #1 Posted November 29, 2012 I HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A WHEEL HORSE 18 AUTO WITH MOWING DECK IN RUNNING CONDITION, WITH WORKING HYDRO. OWNER HAS HAD THE ENGINE REBUILT BY LOCAL TORO/WHEEL HORSE DEALER. PAINT IS ORIGINAL BUT REALLY WEATHERED FROM SITTING OUTSIDE. HE IS OFFERING IT TO ME FOR $200.00 I DON'T REALLY NEED IT OR KNOW VERY MUCH ABOUT THIS MODEL. DOES ANYONE THINK I AM LOOKING A GIFT "HORSE" IN THE MOUTH OR SHOULD I LET HIM KEEP IT? THANKS, MARK. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #3 Posted November 29, 2012 IF IT WAS NEAR ME I WOULD BUY IT IN A HEART BEAT!!!!! BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT!!!!! CANT GO WRONG ITS WORTH WAYYYY MORE THAN THAT. :banana-gotpics: :wwp: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #4 Posted November 29, 2012 I agree....D series tractors take up a LOT of room...they are on the big side. But 200 is really a steal....I would dip into the egg money to get it for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #5 Posted November 29, 2012 Wow, that is a great deal, I'd pay that even not running for a Parts D, last one I parted did very well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #6 Posted November 29, 2012 What...you haven't left the house yet? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #7 Posted November 29, 2012 I wouldn't pass it up for that price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #8 Posted November 29, 2012 I could use some 18 auto parts for spares, I'm in the process of restoring my 18 auto. So if you do buy it and dont want it, sell it for parts. Keep us posted. Thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #9 Posted November 29, 2012 MARK IT'S A RUNNING WHEEL HORSE FOR $200!!!!!! YOU NEED IT! GO BUY IT NOW! :wwp: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #10 Posted November 29, 2012 Do yourself a favor and get under the rear end and see if the case is cracked and/or has been repaired (usually brazed). Even if it was broken and repaired it is worth the 200 for sure but that rear is a weak point for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #11 Posted November 29, 2012 better go get it, for 200 there's no way you could go wrong no matter how bad of condition its in! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #12 Posted November 29, 2012 If you don't want it go ahead and get it. I'll give you your money back plus $100 finders fee! I can be there within an hour to pick it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 478 #13 Posted November 29, 2012 NO QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET IT GET IT GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,634 #14 Posted November 29, 2012 Do it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #15 Posted November 29, 2012 MARK IT'S A RUNNING WHEEL HORSE FOR $200!!!!!! YOU NEED IT! GO BUY IT NOW! It's a "no brainer", go get it before someone else picks it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #16 Posted November 29, 2012 GRAB IT!!! They are brutes and fun just to have, tinker with and drive. Cover it with a good tarp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtsampay 117 #17 Posted November 29, 2012 Twin 54 I think you have your ansewer. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #19 Posted November 29, 2012 For $200 you better get it.....quick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #20 Posted November 30, 2012 just about any running wheel horse for $200.00 is worth it buy asap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #21 Posted November 30, 2012 24+ hours later................................................. EARTH TO MARK, DID YOU BUY THE WHEELHORSE YET??? :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"D"- Man 827 #22 Posted December 1, 2012 THANKS TO: Tim, 1maidinfan, Trouty56, Kelly, TWENTYHORSETWIN, Rollerman, Wheel-N-it, stevebo, Jake Kuhn, jusjeepn, Shuboxlover, pfreeri, Tankman, JackC, sgtsampay, markjs, KC9KAS, AND ericj I HAVE BOUGHT THE WH 18 AUTO. WHAT I FOUND OUT WAS WHEN THE OWNER SAID. "RUNNING CONDITION" ACTUALLY MEANT IT RAN ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO WHEN HE LAST STARTED IT. THIS SOUNDED A BIT DISAPPOINTING, HOWEVER HE TRIED TO REASSURE ME IF I CLEANED THE FUEL LINE IT SHOULD START. WE'LL SEE. I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET VERY GOOD PICTURES BECAUSE THEY WERE TAKEN WITH MY CELL PHONE CAMERA. LEFT SIDE: FRONT: REAR: BEST ANGLE I COULD GET FROM THE RIFGT SIDE: FEEL FREE TO LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK, THANKS MARK. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #23 Posted December 1, 2012 I'm liking it...time to put some fire in the hole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #24 Posted December 1, 2012 Well Mark..........things got real quiet after the pics were posted. If you don't have 200 dollars to blow, don't blow it! My 2 cents! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #25 Posted December 1, 2012 Not a pretty setting but $200 is a bargain and it looks like it is all there. Not sure where you stand on the deal but there is a lot of tractor there. It looks like the tires hold air which will help in moving it. You apparently will need a battery and some fuel to try to start it. You might try putting some directly down the carburetor to see if it will fire. If it will run it will be easy to move and then clean up. The old Kohlers were good engines and the engine was protected by the hood so there is a good chance it will light off and run. The weathered paint will clean up with some WD40 to make it look a lot better. Looks to be a diamond in the ruff as they say. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites