grandmas312 6 #1 Posted September 4, 2014 I lost my grandma last year and at her estate auction I wanted to purchase something I knew would be around for a while that my sons could enjoy. That's where her 1989 312-8 comes in. I think I paid $325 for the tractor and deck but no mule drive (it was misplaced years ago) and the tractor wouldn't always start. I pay the neighbor kids to mow my lawn, so the deck wasn't really important to me at the time, and with no mule drive, kinda useless. I ended up trading my father-in-law the deck for a storage tent for the back yard. That was kind of a mistake. I'll explain more later. So late last winter, I started looking for a Rototiller for my 312-8 and that's when I stumbled on this site and shortly after that is when the obsession started. In the last roughly month and a half, I have bought four more horses, a snowblower, Rototiller, snowplow, belly blade. The horses are: GT-1848 that came with the snowblower, a 252-h with deck and snowplow (needs work), a b-165 with deck that needed a starter gear (fixed) mows good. And my most recent purchase a 518-h with a deck, snowplow, belly blade, and a bunch of spare parts. That tractor needs motor work and is for sale: I'm not good with engines. So far I've learned a bit on the ones to stay away from and some good deals when I see them. So, it turns out the tent works good to keep all the junk out of the barn and keep the horses in their stables. I'm married with two little boys 5yrs and 2yrs. Surprisingly, my wife hasn't gotten too mad over the fact I still pay the neighbors kids $20 to mow the lawn with 5 horses in the barn. Sorry for the novel, I guess I was rambling, Matt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #2 Posted September 4, 2014 Welcome to RS! Pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandmas312 6 #3 Posted September 4, 2014 Thank you I will get some pics in the daylight tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,199 #4 Posted September 4, 2014 Your grandmother really started something, now you are a "Horse-a-holic"! You are in good company here. If you have some pictures we would love to see them, just click on the "More Reply Options" tab and it will let you upload. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #5 Posted September 4, 2014 Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #6 Posted September 4, 2014 Matt and of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #7 Posted September 4, 2014 Fantastic story! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firpo701 407 #8 Posted September 4, 2014 Welcome!! When the bug bites, it bites hard! Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandmas312 6 #9 Posted September 4, 2014 The one that started it all with my brand new kindergartener. He's actually driving but 1st gear low you can't tell. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandmas312 6 #10 Posted September 4, 2014 Came with the 36" snowblower. Needed a fuel tank when I got it. Have one now just need the time to put it in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk My lawn mower b-165 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandmas312 6 #11 Posted September 4, 2014 Complete impulse buy. It's a pile but for $100 with a deck and snow plow figured why not. 252-h Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #12 Posted September 4, 2014 Matt. Some really nice lookin Horses you got there! And, let's not talk about addictions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandmas312 6 #13 Posted September 4, 2014 Bought a lot of stuff and this was in the lot. 518-h needs engine work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #14 Posted September 5, 2014 Was that part of the 5 or is that #6? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandmas312 6 #15 Posted September 5, 2014 That's #5 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #16 Posted September 5, 2014 Wonder what #6 will be? You know it's coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandmas312 6 #17 Posted September 5, 2014 Probably another maroon stripe I'm grow found of those. I have my eye on a 417-8 with hydro lift that's been listed awhile just holding out till he needs the cash more than the tractor. Price is still a little high. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #18 Posted September 5, 2014 I just watched a 417A hydro for 2 months doing the same, it is my latest one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 546 #20 Posted September 6, 2014 Welcome and for the story about grandma's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #21 Posted September 6, 2014 Shame on you for putting your Wheel Horse addiction blame on grandma......but if your wife falls for it, more power to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #23 Posted September 9, 2014 ..Nice bunch of tractors you have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda 81 #24 Posted September 23, 2014 Welcome to Redsquare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
