Mike'sHorseBarn 2,982 #1 Posted March 11, 2014 So my first Wheel Horse Tractor was a Work Horse 700 that was given to me when my grandfather passed away in 1999. I credit this thing with starting my obsession now, but I want to know more about the thing. It is a 1969 model, but there is no mention of it in the 1969 Model Brochure. Was it just a more affordable simplified Wheel Horse? I'd love to see some literature on it if anybody has some. Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,029 #2 Posted March 11, 2014 Operator manual and parts list Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #3 Posted March 11, 2014 A WH 700 is my first one too (other than the ones my Dad and grandfather had when I was growing up.) It seems like there has not a lot been a lot said about this model. It was only offered in 1969 and was the last model offered for the short-frame tractors. It was offered under two versions: electric start and recoil start. The only thing that made it an "economy" model was that it had a Tecumseh instead of a Kohler - other than that it was built mostly like the other short-frame tractors. I too have never seen any mention of the 700 in advertising from the time. Doesn't seem to be a rare tractor, but I've hardly seen one restored or with the original H70 engine. BTW, let's see some pics! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,982 #4 Posted March 11, 2014 I have the original H70 engine that was in mine but it ran terrible so I repowered it with an 8hp kohler lol Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gapper 22 #5 Posted March 12, 2014 I have a 69 wh 700 that is all original. the H70 has the electric and recoil start. Runs very well and is a good little tractor for me. I can't say i have seen much about them but i do see them around at the shows i go to. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #6 Posted March 12, 2014 Here is a pic of the one I had. I wish I kept it as it was a pretty clean one... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #7 Posted March 12, 2014 When I first got it... Last summer... Every part has been painted as of this week - reassembly will begin in a month when all parts are cured. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,982 #8 Posted March 12, 2014 That thing is gonna look awesome! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #9 Posted March 12, 2014 I have a WorkHorse 700 also. The 7 HP tecky was rebuilt and the qovenor isn't working correctly, so I put a newer 10 HP tecky in it.....Use it to mow and it works well. There were 2 models of 700 in 1969,,,,1-3741 & 1-3745 the engine models were H70-130042 & H70-130043. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
