zbysiu23 3 #1 Posted April 19, 2014 Hi I am new member but an old fan of the forum.. I have a fully operational Wheelhorse 876 ... (still cut grass with it ) It was going to be my restoration project.. just love this thing!!! but my wife wants something "safer" with kids around.. So I am looking to sell it or trade it for more modern working tractor with a deck n such.. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #2 Posted April 19, 2014 You're kidding me... there is no way I would even consider getting rid of that tractor. Nothing you buy today will still be around 48 years from now. Just Give it a bath, she'll think you got a new tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #3 Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) That is a beauty and still in good original condition. We Wheel Horse folks often have several horses in our stables. If you really like it why get rid of it? You probably won't get more than a few hundred for it and I would keep it and get another one for your wife. To some of us they become family members just like pets. It can also serve as a back up for any other machine you may purchase that will not be as well built. They are one of the best examples of all American quality and engineering for its day. By the way, that is a great picture. You and that machine look like you were made for each other. I would keep it. I hate to admit how many I have. Edited April 19, 2014 by JackC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zbysiu23 3 #4 Posted April 19, 2014 ..thank you.. gotta love them.. got so much character and once they warm up they just go .. ..I knew people in here would appreciate it !!! ..I may just hide it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #5 Posted April 19, 2014 Hide it... put a table lamp on it, and park it in the living room. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,745 #6 Posted April 19, 2014 You've had several replies telling you to keep it. Let me be the several'nth. Thats a great ole' machine and there is simply NOTHING made today to compare with it. I gotta believe if you sell or trade it off, there'll soon be a day of regret. Keep it.... you'll be vary hard-pressed to find a better one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zbysiu23 3 #7 Posted April 19, 2014 I guess it's a keeper Any advise what to get or stay away from??? Wife needs one with a deck ..well all of them have it now.. For me has to be like a glock .. go bang when you turn the key .. and would be nice to be able to attach a plow to it.. Any advice or suggestions would be much appreciated.. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,034 #8 Posted April 19, 2014 By safer do you mean all the safety switches on the newer units? I would think in your area that you could find a newer Wheel Horse with that stuff on it for less than some of the junk at the big box stores. Then you'd have a machine that will out last and out work a dozen of those 'lawn mowers'. I agree with the others here, DON'T get rid of the 876. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrblanke 857 #9 Posted April 19, 2014 I am with everyone else on this one. If you have the room, keep the 876. I have an 876 (not running yet) and I am looking forward to mowing with it. I would recommend a 300, 400, or 500 series tractor. I am using a 314-8 speed and it has 2 safety features that most newer riding mowers have which is a seat pressure switch (mower will cut off if you fall off) and a PTO switch (mower will not turn on if blades are engaged). I would assume that your wife would want a hydro, which could be a bit more difficult to find, and when you do find them they will be expensive (but still less than a new "tractor" from your big box stores). You should be able to find a plow to fit one of those tractors for less than 200 bucks ($150 would be average price in my area). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zbysiu23 3 #10 Posted May 5, 2014 Well guys the wheelhorse must go.. Anyone interested it is in Lake Geneva... make me an offer if interested ,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zbysiu23 3 #11 Posted March 31, 2015 ..still running.. still cutting.. still for sale ..washed looks so much better.. all original first $375.00 takes it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,440 #12 Posted March 31, 2015 I guess it's a keeper Any advise what to get or stay away from??? Wife needs one with a deck ..well all of them have it now.. For me has to be like a glock .. go bang when you turn the key .. and would be nice to be able to attach a plow to it.. Any advice or suggestions would be much appreciated.. Chris Toro still makes good equipment. Not over priced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
