Looking at this Wheel Horse tomorrow

[Icepuck72 41]

Hey guys and gals....I'm brand new to the forum.  Searched some topics but could not find this particular model.  

 

It's a Toro, Wheel Horse 312.  Here's the link....

 

Craigslist link deleted by Sparky

 

 

 

Thoughts on this?  I'm scheduled to look tomorrow at it.  

Edited July 28, 2013 by Sparky

[AMC RULES 37,127]

 

Just type 312 into the forum search window...like this. 

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,300]

 Sorry but we dont allow Craiglist or E-bay links on here unless its your own item for sale...I had to delete it.

But that 312 is a nice machine and it has the better hydro set-up (Eaton 1100, not the Eaton 700). The Magnum motor and black decal makes me think its a 90"s model and it should have an hour meter. Might want to find out the hours before you make the drive.

  Mike.........

[953 nut 55,043]

   You are looking at a 312 A which is a twelve horse power automatic transmision model. They started making them in 1985 and continued that model for about twenty years; they were that good! Since it is a "Toro/Wheel Horse that would make it a later model. They are a tough dependable machine.

 

Good luck on your shopping trip.

 

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,031]

The 312-A's use the 700 Eaton and a manual attachment lift.

The 312-H's use the 1100 Eaton with hydraulic lift.

 

Garry

[Icepuck72 41]

OK, apologize on the CL link....

 

This seller is about 5 miles from me....checking it out tomorrow. 

 

On another note.....I will be using this as a fall clean up piece...So I will be purchasing a Trak Vac or some other type of vac.  Any issues with using one of them with this model?  

Thanks....

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

You might expect the steering to be loose. It appears that the steering may have skipped a tooth or two with the wheels pointed straight and the steering wheel turned. But it is minor issue if that is all that is wrong.

 

With regards to a vac unit, the standard hitch type are easier to handle on Wheel Horses. I have a Cyclone Rake equipped with caster wheels and a fixed hitch which I love for a number of reasons, but are difficult to adapt to Wheel Horses. Check out other posts in the forum for more information.

[JimmyJam 542]

Nice looking machine. Would be well worth it, no matter the usage!

[KC9KAS 4,741]

 , Keep us updated on your purchase!

[varosd 1,185]

 

Let us know how the deal went!! 

[Icepuck72 41]

Ok Guys....just an update.  I bought this baby.  She's not pristine....but she started right up on a cold engine, cut beautifully.  Some paint chipping and peeling, a dent in the front hood right above the headlight, etc...900 hours.  $500.  I though it was a good deal.  It is a local one owner, bought it from a dealer where I live....has owned it ever since.  has new blades, new belts, and all fluids changed.  Has papers.  

[Icepuck72 41]

here she is....

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

Well bought imo. 

[Icepuck72 41]

I think I did OK....the owner and his family are moving...I think he just wants everything gone...he's an older gentleman and pays someone to cut his lawn....wanted 850 for it, we settled for 500.  

[truckin88 104]

it is definitely an Eaton 1100, because of the hydro lift. but I have never seen a black stripe 312 with the old school hydro long motion control lever with  the older style hydro lift toggle lever. Every black stripe I have seen has the steering column controls. The 312-A would have that style motion lever control but a manual lift due to the eaton 700. This is a new one for me...cool

[can whlvr 993]

i have the same tractor,its a1990,312-h,i got mine for 50 bucks but had to rebuild the motor,you got a good deal

[Vinylguy 4,674]

A very good deal. I would like that motion control above the new ones. That is a great find.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,031]

it is definitely an Eaton 1100, because of the hydro lift. but I have never seen a black stripe 312 with the old school hydro long motion control lever with  the older style hydro lift toggle lever. Every black stripe I have seen has the steering column controls. The 312-A would have that style motion lever control but a manual lift due to the eaton 700. This is a new one for me...cool

 

Looks like 1990 is the only year they are like that. 1991 have steering column controls.

 

That makes this one a 1990 model number 31-12KE01.

Operator manual

 

Garry

[Icepuck72 41]

 

it is definitely an Eaton 1100, because of the hydro lift. but I have never seen a black stripe 312 with the old school hydro long motion control lever with  the older style hydro lift toggle lever. Every black stripe I have seen has the steering column controls. The 312-A would have that style motion lever control but a manual lift due to the eaton 700. This is a new one for me...cool

 

Looks like 1990 is the only year they are like that. 1991 have steering column controls.

 

That makes this one a 1990 model number 31-12KE01.

Operator manual

 

Garry

 

Wow, you guys are on the ball.  

[limited12 360]

Nice one

[leeave96 487]

I think you did good!  Lot of hours left in that tractor.

[HokieAg07 129]

Welcome to the forum, nice to have another local guy on here. I saw that one on Craigslist just today. If I remember the ad, it was the original owner? You will enjoy it. 

[Icepuck72 41]

Welcome to the forum, nice to have another local guy on here. I saw that one on Craigslist just today. If I remember the ad, it was the original owner? You will enjoy it. 

 

Yes sir!!  Bought from Pohligs (Bubba).  Can't wait to start playing around with it tomorrow.  I intend to be searching the daylights out of this forum in the coming months.  

[chip61 658]

I had been looking at that one too, but wasn't having a lot of luck getting in touch with the seller. You did good should make a nice tractor for you.

[oneroadkingman 53]

very nice find welcome to the forum.