857 horse 2,581 #1 Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) I was looking in the list of models sold, Is there a short frame,,,8 h.p. tractor??? My first thought was put an 8 speed in one of my 857's ,,,then now i am wondering,,,did they make one??? So,,,,if they did......now im on the hunt for a nice one...Im hoping i posted this in the right place,,,,, thanks for helping guyzzz Howard 857 Horse in VA Edited July 7, 2016 by 857 horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #3 Posted July 7, 2016 1968 Commando 8 comes to mind. 8 hp, 8 speed, and I believe it's a short frame, if I'm not mistaken. Under edit. After researching, the Commando 8 had a 4 speed. I did drive one years ago that had the 8 speed in it, but apparently the transmission was changed out at one point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,021 #5 Posted July 7, 2016 1 hour ago, 857 horse said: put an 8 speed in one of my 857's Just because didn't make one is no reason you couldn't do it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,034 #6 Posted July 7, 2016 I've never thought about that Howard. 1967 was first year for the 8-speed with the 1067 and 1267 but those are long frames. I sure don't see a short frame 8-speed on the list. Looks like ya got another fun little project. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimt1971 237 #7 Posted July 7, 2016 The 867 was the first Wheel Horse Tractor with a 6 speed as they called it then. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,698 #8 Posted July 7, 2016 Yep, and I think the 867 is considered a short frame with the #5060 transmission. 10 pinion, limited slip with hi/low. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,034 #9 Posted July 7, 2016 I need to get a new list. Mine shows a 857 and an 877 but no 867. But sure enough, you guys nailed it. I found the OM for an 867 and it is a shorty with an 8-speed (6-speed) tranny. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #10 Posted July 7, 2016 Racinbob, got one I am putting together here. That's the one that you, Steve and Mike were helping me on that 6 speed. Short frame with a 6 speed. Talk about a working tractor. There again I love the short frame square hoods. Sure put a lot of them together at are dealership when I was a small kid. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,034 #11 Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) That's cool. I don't recall hearing about an 867 and since it wasn't on the list I figured the first time it was mentioned it may have been a typo. Then it was mentioned again. That's when I did a search here and found the manual. It's a never ending learning process for me but certainly a fun one. Hey Howard, did your question get answered? Edited July 7, 2016 by Racinbob 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #12 Posted July 7, 2016 I'd like a short frame 8 spd with a Big-Block in it! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 760 #13 Posted July 7, 2016 Just a heads up, finding the correct trans pulley for that swap is not easy. Some aftermarket pulleys can work, but the keyway is not standard on the 5/8 input shaft and the offset on universal type pulleys is usually to wide. I found this out the hard way 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #14 Posted July 7, 2016 I'm thinking, that a 867 might be my next tractor . Sorry 857 , I'll try to stay on my side of the barbed wire . My 1075 made me fall in love with short frame square hoods . @stevasaurus , so does the 1067 have the #5060 transmission too ? That tractor got a lot of attention at the show, and I don't know why , so did the 1075 . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,698 #15 Posted July 7, 2016 Jeff...the 1067, 1267, and the 867 came with the #5060 10 pinion, limited slip with 1 1/8" axles and a hi/low (your basic 6 speed transmission). Of those 3 the 867 is a short frame square hood. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #16 Posted July 7, 2016 Did someone mention an 867? Technically a 6 speed though. At least that's what the hood decals say. The two in reverse didn't count I guess????? 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #17 Posted July 7, 2016 Does this look like a long frame, there's no description in the ad . It's sure pretty . 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #18 Posted July 7, 2016 That does appear to be a long hood on that one, ACman. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #19 Posted July 7, 2016 2 minutes ago, ACman said: Does this look like a long frame, there's no description in the ad . It's sure pretty . Yes, that's a long frame. Compare the hood length to the 867 above and the extra space between the front tires and the deck. Didn't WH make a short frame square hood 10 or 12 horse in 1966 or 1967? I thought I've seen one? One year only deal? It was a three speed I know. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #20 Posted July 7, 2016 Yes , I see . But it does look to be a 67 model with the decales ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #21 Posted July 7, 2016 1 minute ago, ACman said: Yes , I see . But it does look to be a 67 model with the decales ? 1067 or 1267 Was the 1055 a short frame? These look short? Pop a 6 speed in one and you're set. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #22 Posted July 7, 2016 Ok , I'm going to jump out of my chair ! UUUMM...BIG BLOCK SQUARE HOOD SHORT FRAMES ! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,294 #23 Posted July 8, 2016 Ok AC calm down a little , we don't want to hurt anything else , especially your sense of humor. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #24 Posted July 8, 2016 You guys are a real help....,,,your right Richard and Bert..........build one..................Squonks take is.....short frame,,,8 speed,,,and anything over 10 h.p. Racin Bob....this was class for me tonight,,,,,thanks-you ,,,We all know you have Racin Bobs,,,,,Wild West Coral Snake Wrangling Show...Be careful,,,,,, Call of the wild can hurt !!!! Well,,,,all good decisions.....now to make one..... results coming tomorrow...................!!!!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,021 #25 Posted July 8, 2016 13 hours ago, Racinbob said: It's a never ending learning process for me but certainly a fun one. I guess I was using the same list as Bob. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites