OHRob72 88 #1 Posted May 18, 2016 Hey guys my name is Rob. I have been searching this site for a few years and finally singed up. I appreciate all of the great information on this site. I have been a fan of Wheel Horse since I was a kid mowing the grass on my dad's C-165. He still has his C-165 and it still runs great. I moved back to OH last year and bought the '85 416-8 on the trailer, and a few weeks ago I picked up a '88 416-8 and a 42" sickle bar in a package deal. I wish the bar fit the 416 but it gives me an excuse to buy another Wheel Horse!! I am looking at a 856 or a Commando 8(which would you choose?) to fill this need. I just need to find a way to explain to my wife why I need a third horse. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #2 Posted May 18, 2016 One for mowing ,one for plowing , one for weed control ! It's to hard and time consuming to keep changing them implements around between tractors . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #4 Posted May 18, 2016 Welcome to Red Square. The easiest way to get another one by the wife is sneak it under the cover of darkness, throw a tarp over it for a few weeks. She will forget how many you had or when the new one showed up. Or do like I do beg and plead and offer jewelry. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,525 #6 Posted May 18, 2016 Ohio...Ohio...??? HHHMMM... Aint that down south somewheres??? Since you got a black hood I guess it's ok to say ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OHRob72 88 #8 Posted May 19, 2016 2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Since you got a black hood I guess it's ok to say ... The black hood is dad's and I told him that I have first dibs on it if he ever wants to sell it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #9 Posted May 19, 2016 to the Ohio gang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlrnot 39 #10 Posted May 19, 2016 Welcome to this great site. I am from Dover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 896 #11 Posted May 19, 2016 Welcome to Red Square. Wow, bought 2 tractors in the past year? I see a pattern starting here. You probably better take elcamino's advice and go with the sneaking under the cover of darkness and lots of tarps thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #12 Posted May 19, 2016 Hello and Rob! Enjoy the forum, and your 's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #13 Posted May 19, 2016 Hello Rob Lots of us would kill for that sickle bar! What tractor are you thinking it fits on? I'm no sickle bar pro but I know I could use/want one! Can't figure out why a guy would sell you the 416 with a bar that won't fit on it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OHRob72 88 #14 Posted May 20, 2016 WHX, I was more interested in the sickle bar than the 416 that came along with it. I already had a 416 but the price was right so why not get another. I have been looking for a bar for a while now so I had to get this one as soon as I saw it. The guy wanted to focus on restoring his JD tractors and was looking to clear out his WHs and parts. The bar fits on the Commando 8 that I bought last night. It is a little rough around the edges but still runs and mows very well. I just have to tell my wife that I bought another tractor. Her birthday is next week and her gift cost more than the tractor so I should by OK. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #15 Posted May 20, 2016 50 minutes ago, OHRob72 said: the price was right so why not get another You gonna fit right in here ..... 52 minutes ago, OHRob72 said: restoring his JD tractors and was looking to clear out his WHs and parts. Was the guy in some kinda accident??? 52 minutes ago, OHRob72 said: Her birthday is next week and her gift cost more than the tractor I was going to say get her flowers for about half what the tractor costs but that works too! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #16 Posted May 22, 2016 Looks like your Commando was a good choice... And Welcome to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimH 105 #17 Posted May 25, 2016 Welcome to this great site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314 #18 Posted May 25, 2016 Rob hope you enjoy this place as much as the rest of us...looks like the addiction has set in so you're definitely at the right place. On May 18, 2016 at 3:32 PM, ACman said: One for mowing ,one for plowing , one for weed control ! It's to hard and time consuming to keep changing them implements around between tractors . Tried that the other day with my wife...she doesn't seem to see things my way though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #20 Posted June 20, 2016 Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obone 142 #21 Posted December 21, 2016 Welcome. Moved back to a great state, got a few great tractors and a rare attachment. Sounds like you are on the right track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,684 #22 Posted December 22, 2016 Ahhh, and now the addiction begins. Soon you will find another implement and will need another tractor!!! It's a viscous cycle but all of us here love it!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
