Favorite WH Modifications

[SylvanLakeWH 26,147]

Got to thinking - What are your favorite modifications that you have made to your WH tractor(s) that made them more usable, practical or just plain better?

 

My goal with this thread is simple - Perhaps a bit of bragging by you all will help others who are seeking similar solutions and just haven't figured it out or thought of it yet...

 

Of course - include pictures please...

 

Two of my simple but favorites:

 

A power plug for easy plug in power and a rear spot light for night time snow plowing...

 

 

[Pat_In_Denver 104]

Great idea for the plow/blower light, but I think some of the models in the 1960's came equipped with a 12V plug adaptor, or as it was known then - cigarette lighter.  For me the best Mod has been buying a front hitch that just drops into the tach-o-matic.  Way easier to move a trailer around while facing it and with the pivot point right by the steering wheels.  It's just like picking it up by the tongue and walking with it, except way easier on the back!

[JPWH 6,146]

I like my hydraulic lift I built out of necessity to replace the manual lift on my raider 6 speed. Currently being modified and upgraded but I have used it for implements, dragging stumps and logs, and as a tow tractor.

[wallfish 17,112]

Wrapping the front tires with #40 roller chain for snow blowing and snow plowing.

Much better steering on ice and snow.

Added weight to the snow plow frame back at the rear. It kills 2 birds with added weight to the rear tires and to the plow blade for better scraping.

 

The tow ball on the front is useful so I bolt one on to the loader bucket when ever it's needed. No need to get my lazy butt out of the seat to move trailers.

["D"- Man 827]

I have rear fenders that are modifed {widened} and able to accommodate 6 tail lights, with reverse lights in the middle two.  The chrome exhaust tips are only for looks.

Edited June 14, 2017 by "D"- Man

[Ed Kennell 39,161]

Great way to get these ideas out there for everyone to share and use.   Thanks for starting this thread Jim, @SylvanLakeWH

[RandyLittrell 3,885]

This is easy, loader on my 1277. Its as handy as a shirt with two pockets! 

 

 

 

Randy

[DennisThornton 4,769]

1 hour ago, wallfish said:

Wrapping the front tires with #40 roller chain for snow blowing and snow plowing.

Much better steering on ice and snow.

Added weight to the snow plow frame back at the rear. It kills 2 birds with added weight to the rear tires and to the plow blade for better scraping.

 

The tow ball on the front is useful so I bolt one on to the loader bucket when ever it's needed. No need to get my lazy butt out of the seat to move trailers.

How did you mount the weights? 

[WHX?? 49,485]

 

1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said:

Thanks for starting this thread Jim

LED cab lights would have to be my hat in the ring.

[Ed Kennell 39,161]

A few of mine....

 

The plow frame mounted tiller and ball hitch.

 

The plow frame stabilizer.

 

 

The sun top.

 

The mole killer.

 

 

Deck roller springs.

 

Forward/reverse  hydro foot control.

 

 

Anti scalping rollers on 42" decks.

 

 

 

Heat collector for snow blower cab.

 

 

Snow blower auger rubber paddles.

 

 

Snow blower chute controls.

 

 

 

 

 

[ohiofarmer 3,280]

 A seat, any seat will do that has some spring to it for the models with a solid one.  This is from a MTD and is raised up enough that I can get on the machine. It is one of those ugly "git -er -done"  projects born of necessity that just hang around  and people make fun of.

 

 Also adding some strength to the transmission tunnel by adding angle iron frame to the top at the rear. Probably the only spot on our tractors that is under engineered. Both the 520 and the Raider 10 were cracked on the seat and pan mounts. Probably happened because that one farmer decided to keep his side ditch mowed,and everyone else did the same Leaning sideways on the seat while mowing to keep upright is hard on the little bit of metal where everything is attached

 

 

 

 

 Oh. And Ed just made my day with the Mole Killer

Edited June 14, 2017 by ohiofarmer
Ed Rocks

[apc237 4]

love the tiller design Ed Kennell designed. you have any other pics of that Ed i sure would like to do that to my horse and get rid of the yellow and white one i have

[cafoose 3,355]

14 hours ago, JPWH said:

I like my hydraulic lift I built out of necessity to replace the manual lift on my raider 6 speed. Currently being modified and upgraded but I have used it for implements, dragging stumps and logs, and as a tow tractor.

Could we get some more detail and more on how the hydraulic lift was built and mounted?

[Ed Kennell 39,161]

4 hours ago, apc237 said:

love the tiller design Ed Kennell designed. you have any other pics of that Ed i sure would like to do that to my horse and get rid of the yellow and white one i have

[JPWH 6,146]

12 minutes ago, cafoose said:

Could we get some more detail and more on how the hydraulic lift was built and mounted?

Thanks for the interest. Look in my Raider 12 modifications current build. I think you'll find what you are looking for.  

[squonk 41,639]

Ed Dog's mole killer! 

Edited June 14, 2017 by squonk

[953 nut 56,159]

7 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

few of mine

Ed has offered up a myriad of meritorious modifications that he has crafted, but for me the Front End Loader is the biggest work (back) saver I have ever found.

[SylvanLakeWH 26,147]

WOW!

 

Keep them coming!!!

 

I am especially interested and intrigued by the custom stuff that stretches the utility of these machines even further than they were designed...

 

I must say - I am really awed by the ingenuity and outright genius you guys display...

 

[857 horse 2,581]

We assume,,,that Ed K_____ll wi;; be bringing the Rottotiller,,front yard driller,,belt driven thing to the show,,,,,,,

it can be displayed in the (((( Evolution of Cultiviccation )))))  section in the lower field,,,,,

 

and based on the vote in this thread,,,,,,,,,It looks like Front end Loaders/Jonny Buckets,,,should be the feature tractors next year.

We don't need a 3rd year of Modifieds,,,,,,,,,   just IMHO

Howard in Va

 

[rmaynard 15,730]

I didn't make it myself, but the best thing I have done to my 416-H horse is to install Matt's foot pedal motion control. 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358]

@Ed Kennell I think Ed has been holding out on all his engineering skills , he needs to bring step by step pictures to the Big Show and teach a class. FEL my main I wish I had. I did put an electric actuator on the rear of my 310-8 to operate the clevis hitch . If I have time before the show I will post pictures of my 416-8 "What the What" ( notice I cleaned that phase up a bit ) @JPWH needs to provide more details on that rear blade .

[Ed Kennell 39,161]

3 hours ago, 857 horse said:

We assume,,,that Ed K_____ll wi;; be bringing the Rottotiller,,front yard driller,,belt driven thing to the show,,,,,,,

it can be displayed in the (((( Evolution of Cultiviccation )))))  section in the lower field,,,,,

 

 

Howard in Va

 

Sorry Howard....no room left for the Mad Max rotovator .  I made a commitment to bring this monster.

 

 

 

 

 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,358]

@Ed Kennell I hope you are bringing your Rat rod or what you call your latest build. The one where wide bodied members will not fit. 

[cafoose 3,355]

4 hours ago, 857 horse said:

We assume,,,that Ed K_____ll wi;; be bringing the Rottotiller,,front yard driller,,belt driven thing to the show,,,,,,,

it can be displayed in the (((( Evolution of Cultiviccation )))))  section in the lower field,,,,,

 

and based on the vote in this thread,,,,,,,,,It looks like Front end Loaders/Jonny Buckets,,,should be the feature tractors next year.

We don't need a 3rd year of Modifieds,,,,,,,,,   just IMHO

Howard in Va

 

I'm thinking one of the features should be Favorite Wheel Horse Modifications. It looks like there is a lot of interest based on the interest and responses of this thread.

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498]

9 hours ago, rmaynard said:

I didn't make it myself, but the best thing I have done to my 416-H horse is to install Matt's foot pedal motion control. 

I have to admit the same what Bob mentioned, Matts foot pedal kit was the best I ever did.

 

BTW fellas some great ingenious ideas that have been posted by everyone, this is leaning on being one of my favorite threads I have read, keep those ideas and pictures coming in.....

 

Glenn