TIGman 2,006 #1 Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) I told this memory to tkol1969 a few weeks ago. And he thought it would be a great one to share. In October 1960 my folks had Natural Gas ran to the house. So there was about 100 ft. of open trench going to the gas meter. When Dad was ready to back fill the trench ,one of his friends came over with what I believe now was a Suburban model Wheel Horse with a dozer blade. I distinctly remember the "Round Hood" shape on the little tractor. Dad's friend pushed in all the back fill with that amazing little tractor. I guess it made quite an impression on a then, 4 yr old, TIGman Only wish I had a old photo to go along with the story. Did find a photo that MikesRJ shared on a 1958 RJ-58 thread that looks much like the image I have of the Wheel Horse I witnessed doing amazing things. Edited September 4, 2016 by TIGman 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wedge 80 #2 Posted September 4, 2016 That's a Great story ! I honestly cant say why or when I fell for the wheel horse ? But I never looked back !!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,758 #3 Posted September 4, 2016 Great story. There are several other threads on here with similar stories. I always love to hear how it all began for other people. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,628 #4 Posted September 4, 2016 You know , l do have a memory of a WHEEL HORSE tractor . When I was in my early teens I went to a friends house . His dad and uncle each had a foot on one of the running boards arguing ( I think a 4 or 5 series ) . It was all about who's tractor could pull who's backwards . His father was pretty proud of that WHEEL HORSE . I know reside in the last home he built before he passed away . Wonder what ever happened to that tractor . @TIGman for jarring my head and bringing back some good child hood memories . 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #5 Posted September 4, 2016 A few other things I remember about Mr. Pierce, my Dad's friend. He also brought the tractor over on a tilt bed trailer and had, what I think you guys call a Wheel Horse "tub cart" with him. Like you said ACman, I wonder what became of that little Suburban?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,378 #6 Posted September 4, 2016 Great story Tig. I too date back to 1960 on Wheel Horses and many times I wish I had some pictures. I'm not the only one who loves seeing those old photos. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 664 #7 Posted September 5, 2016 When I was a teenager in the '70's my dad would borrow his friend's 1267 to till and sometimes to mow. That was an awesome machine and got me interested in Wheel Horse a long time ago. I wish I knew where that tractor was now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,549 #8 Posted September 5, 2016 I think it is every one wish to save them all. But in reality it hard to do. They are there one day gone the next. But with this site I think it helps and we have saved many. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,520 #9 Posted September 5, 2016 Great memory. Horsey at work. 'Bout 40 years ago, or longer, got my first Horse. Never looked back. My 1st "tractor" purchased new for my new home was a Crapsman. A friend stopped by to see my new property. Couldn't stop laughing when he saw my "tractor thingy". He left and returned with a Horse. Sold the Craftsman. Stallions forever after! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted September 5, 2016 Very good story! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,069 #11 Posted September 7, 2016 Great story! Thanks for sharing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyp 285 #12 Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) Very kool ! . My 1st experience, I was maybe 12 or so, our neighbor down the road had a large tract of land behind his home with a long dirt driveway. I have no idea what model WH it was , this was maybe 1960, I used to sit and watch him plow snow on that long driveway.That was it for me. I was sold on Wheel Horse from that day on, never forgot. When we bought our first home in the 70's I bought an A series at the time, should have bought a C Series but what the heck. That small A series did all I needed it to do for a long time , until I stepped up to a 310-8 in the mid 80's. Never even considered those green and yellow machines ! Still have the 310 and just acquired a 315-8. Wouldn't mind grabbing a C series either. I also still have the original hats I got with each machine ! Edited September 11, 2016 by Tonyp 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxiblue 352 #13 Posted September 11, 2016 nice tractor and very good story 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,069 #14 Posted September 12, 2016 On 9/11/2016 at 5:35 AM, Tonyp said: I also still have the original hats I got with each machine ! That's great story! Thank you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #15 Posted September 13, 2016 I remember when I was around 10 years old my dad made a comment that if he ever owned a garden tractor it would be a Wheel Horse. This was around 1964 and I had never heard of a Wheel Horse. But I always remembered that comment. So when I wanted to get a tractor I looked for Wheel Horses. My dad would have been 99 years old this year and no, he never did own a Wheel Horse. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
