My 953

[bottjernat1 2,190]

I wanted to show off my 953 i bought last year from the original owners son. I am very proud to own this piece of great american engineering. It was bought local in kendallville indiana the building is still standing where this tractor was sold. I got the greatest deal on it. It came with a snow blade, snow blower and a mower deck. i have since sold the snow blower because it was for a much newer horse. i am an originalist. This tractor i was told has only had an axle seal fixed and his dad many years ago slapped a new coat of paint on it. that is it never been rebuilt or anything else. It is one of my prizes horses. 

[Mows4three 826]

Hello!

 

That's a beauty of a tractor.  Nice to have all the history on it.  I also prefer to keep things as original as possible with exceptions made to cover raw metal and rehab rust and deterioration.   

 

Thise rear wheel weightssure are unique.   I'm by no means a Wheel Horse expert but I don't think I've seen any that look like that before.  Kinda reminds me of the bogie wheels on a tank.   They look pretty stout.

 

Cheers!

 

Dave

[bottjernat1 2,190]

16 minutes ago, Mows4three said:

Hello!

 

That's a beauty of a tractor.  Nice to have all the history on it.  I also prefer to keep things as original as possible with exceptions made to cover raw metal and rehab rust and deterioration.   

 

Thise rear wheel weightssure are unique.   I'm by no means a Wheel Horse expert but I don't think I've seen any that look like that before.  Kinda reminds me of the bogie wheels on a tank.   They look pretty stout.

 

Cheers!

 

Dave

I have tried for a year now to id these weights nobody knows what they where for!  They fit perfect tho. i am in the process of finding original weights. These weights have no stamping on them that i have found yet. I have this old girl stored inside right now i need to get the hydraulic cylinder under it fixed. she leaks not to bad but if she sits she starts leaving a puddle.  

[The Tuul Crib 7,336]

Very nice machine and should give you many more years of service!

 

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[Herder 2,354]

   Nice looking 953 and I see it marks its territory too.  You can find links here on RedSquare for seal or rebuild kits for the lift cylinder and pump.  Thanks for the pics. 

[953 nut 55,155]

Congratulations, you have a very nice early production first generation 953. Seals for the lift cylinder can be purchased here, https://www.wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/ and if you are looking for a new seat contact @BOB ELLISON. For the center cap for your steering wheel contact @GlenPettit.

 

[19richie66 17,500]

Nice horse. Good to have originals on here for more “go to” pictures. Good luck with it and hope to see more of it.👍

Edited December 13, 2018 by 19richie66

[bottjernat1 2,190]

10 hours ago, 953 nut said:

Congratulations, you have a very nice early production first generation 953. Seals for the lift cylinder can be purchased here, https://www.wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/ and if you are looking for a new seat contact @BOB ELLISON. For the center cap for your steering wheel contact @GlenPettit.

 

thanks for the info. My late dad his best friend runs a local sewing shop he is going to redo my seat down the road. i want to keep her original as long as i can tho. and i talked to glen he is a great guy!