Lane Ranger 11,096 #51 Posted January 9, 2017 It always amazes me the inqenuity that Wheel Horse owners exhibit working on modifications and enhancements to their tractors! The guy that owned that 875 must have had to mow on some hills or steep grade lawns and needed better brakes than Wheel Horse had originally installed on the 875, Even tough not original I would say it is a great find ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Todd 1,025 #52 Posted January 9, 2017 If you remove one of the rear wheels, could you snap some shots? I would like to see it from the inside as well. Thanks. I may have missed it in the write up, but it took me a while to figure out the brakes were actuated by the foot rests... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,436 #53 Posted January 9, 2017 Are the brakes on both wheels? I have been thinking about doing something like that for my GT-14 with FEL, it can be a thrill ride some times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasey54 305 #54 Posted January 10, 2017 I have removed them from the unit but yes they were on both wheels. When I bought this tractor it also had 300 plus pounds of lead wheel weights(home made) on the rear of it. My best guess is the original owner used the brakes to help him steer. He may have used them to help him lock a spinning wheel to force the other to turn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Todd 1,025 #55 Posted January 10, 2017 Pictures of the units pulled could be instructive as well. Very unique! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasey54 305 #56 Posted January 10, 2017 Todd I have removed the brakes and linkage from the tractor.Id be glad to get some photos of the pieces over the week end Ok over the weekend Ill take some Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Todd 1,025 #57 Posted January 10, 2017 Great! Thank you sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasey54 305 #58 Posted January 16, 2017 Ok Todd as promised , photos 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Todd 1,025 #59 Posted January 16, 2017 Thank you sir! Pretty cool indeed! Did he just drill a hole in the foot rests to attach the rod? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasey54 305 #60 Posted January 16, 2017 Yes, and removed the set screw to unlock foot rest from their perch so they'd rotate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Todd 1,025 #61 Posted January 16, 2017 Got it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woompa 2 #62 Posted December 16, 2020 I realize I’m resurrecting an old topic, but does anyone know where the brakes came from? Another brand GT or modified car drums? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,436 #63 Posted December 16, 2020 9 hours ago, Woompa said: I realize I’m resurrecting an old topic, but does anyone know where the brakes came from? Another brand GT or modified car drums? @kasey54 is an active member here, he may chime in and share the source of the break drums. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woompa 2 #64 Posted December 16, 2020 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: @kasey54 is an active member here, he may chime in and share the source of the break drums. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasey54 305 #65 Posted December 16, 2020 I';m sorry to say I never learned the origin of those brakes. Robert Maynard had much interest with these and perhaps he has learned a bit. Perhaps he will speak up on the subject. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
