I'd like to introduce "Radpferd"

[Achto 27,502]

Every winter I like to crawl into my cave (garage) and work on restoring a tractor. This past winter was no different, other than the fact that this year I decided not to start a post about my build. Why?? IDK , just thought it might be fun to wait & reveal the finished product at the end. Before I show any pictures I have to thank a few people for helping me make this years resto come together. For helping me out with some odds & ends parts, I'd like to thank @WHX22 and @dclarke. Thank you both for setting me up with needed parts for this project. I'd also like to thank @wheelhorseman for providing all the parts to keep our tranny's working properly. Last but definitely not  least thank you to @Vinylguy for for the awesome decals that he produces and for putting up with me on all of the alterations and custom work that I wanted on my decals. To open up my introduction to "Radpferd" (and as kind of a teaser) I'd like to show off Terry's work.

 

A reconfigured dash. BTW his 3 piece decals are great & much easier to install.

 

Finishing touches for the engine.

 

I'll leave you with these teasers for a bit. Let me know if you might be interested in some more pictures.

 

Edited April 29, 2019 by Achto

[dclarke 4,032]

Post ‘em up, Dan. Can’t wait to see this. 

[WHX?? 48,763]

Can I charge my cell phone or run the pellet grill off the cigar lighter?  

Keep it in your shorts Denny. .. it's gonna be at AJ's!

Edited April 25, 2019 by WHX22

[953 nut 55,065]

17 minutes ago, Achto said:

Let me know if you might be interested in some more pictures.

                                                                                                                       

[prondzy 3,881]

Cant wait Dan! I have to ask about the name of the tractor though

[Achto 27,502]

13 minutes ago, dclarke said:

Post ‘em up, Dan. Can’t wait to see this

Can do Denny.

10 minutes ago, WHX22 said:

Can I charge my cell phone or run the pellet grill off the cigar lighter? 

 Not sure if the Harley battery will run the pellet grill for 6+ hours, but it should charge your cell phone.

 

I bought this tractor about 3 years ago. As with most tractors that i buy it wasn't much. This one worse than most. When I saw this tractor for the first time, in a dark barn I thought that it was a 1045. but alas no dice. I thought about just parting it out but then @ACman thought that I should make a big block short frame. Big block I did not have on hand, so I thought I'd step it up and add a diesel that I won on an auction at work to the equation.

 

A picture of ground Zero

 

[WHX?? 48,763]

16 minutes ago, Achto said:

Can do Denny.

 Not sure if the Harley battery will run the pellet grill for 6+ hours, but it should charge your cell phone.

Thats ok...... I known this dude that works for Generac!

Edited April 25, 2019 by WHX22

[Achto 27,502]

15 minutes ago, prondzy said:

I have to ask about the name of the tractor though

 

It's not all that original, that is if Google did not destroy it too much. @Tractorhead might be able to clear that up if they did. Basically it is "Wheel Horse" translated to German. Thought it fitting with the edition of the Hatz 1B40 engine, which is produced in Germany. I got a SMOKIN' deal on my engine, the faint at heart may not want to look up the retail price. 

[Pullstart 62,783]

I’ve been waiting for this one to pop up, Dan!  I even dumped my tap and die set and did ‘t care to just grab a seat and indulge myself in your project!

 

NOW, PLEASE SLOW DOWN MY AREA’S CELL RECEPTION IN PICTURE OVERLOAD!!!,

 

[WHX?? 48,763]

Calm down Kev ..put the die set down and slowly step away..have a nip of apple and call us in the morning....

[Achto 27,502]

10 hours ago, pullstart said:

NOW, PLEASE SLOW DOWN MY AREA’S CELL RECEPTION IN PICTURE OVERLOAD!!!,

 

OK, OK enough teasing.

 

No wait I forgot one more decal, but it does show part of the engine, For those who wonder, that cap is not JD green. It is the right green, Oliver green that is.

 

One question, GOT DISH????

 

I took 4 7.5 inch rims to make these bad boys. 10" from the bolt pattern to the out side of the rim.

 

Sure makes the 26x12x12 tires look fat!

 

Now a step back to take it all in. I wanted to have some thing short & fat. Just like Jim says he likes his women. But I really wanted it to look like it was a forgotten factory option. Hopefully you guys think that I pulled it off.

 

I have plenty of build pic's if you guys have any questions.

 

Edited April 25, 2019 by Achto

[Pullstart 62,783]

6 minutes ago, Achto said:

I wanted to have some thing short & fat

 

I’m on the other side of the pond!   

[Pullstart 62,783]

I’ve got a question.  Can I see more pictures?  It looks amazing, thanks for keeping me on my toes all winter!

[Shynon 7,459]

WOW is all I got.  That thing is cool.

[Achto 27,502]

1 minute ago, pullstart said:

 Can I see more pictures?

 Sure what you wanna see, know?

[ACman 7,618]

Spec sheet on that beast.... that’s the EL TORO of Wheel Horses! You and @857 horse Howard are going to have to get together for some really  .

 

Edited May 8, 2019 by ACman

[WHX?? 48,763]

21 minutes ago, Shynon said:

WOW is all I got.  That thing is cool.

Think he is gonna let us stick it in the dirt??

[Achto 27,502]

5 minutes ago, WHX22 said:

Think he is gonna let us stick it in the dirt?? 

 

Lets hook the plow up & giver a go. We'll see if he can roll some coal !!!

Edited April 25, 2019 by Achto

[WHX?? 48,763]

That my friend  can be arranged!  0

You want a big  block in a short frame Jeff? Stick around .. more to come from winter builds..hehe ..

Edited April 25, 2019 by WHX22

[Pullstart 62,783]

21 minutes ago, WHX22 said:

That my friend  can be arranged!  0

You want a big  block in a short frame Jeff? Stick around .. more to come from winter builds..hehe ..

 

Ya just can’t leave us hanging!  Huh?  What?  More customs coming down the pipeline?  C’mon Jim!

[Tractorhead 9,064]

1 hour ago, pullstart said:

I’ve been waiting for this one to pop up, Dan!  I even dumped my tap and die set and did ‘t care to just grab a seat and indulge myself in your project!

 

NOW, PLEASE SLOW DOWN MY AREA’S CELL RECEPTION IN PICTURE OVERLOAD!!!,

 

Oh, you play the best game ever.....

2000 Pickup...😂

[roadapples 6,983]

1 hour ago, WHX22 said:

Thats ok...... I known this dude that works for Generac!

Wish I did. They been screwing us around for over a year. Can't keep it running....

Sorry for off topic rant.. Great job Dan

[Tractorhead 9,064]

1 hour ago, Achto said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have plenty of build pic's if you guys have any questions.

 

 

No question, just an meaning 

 

Yeah That, an absolute Calender candidate!.

 

You made a fantastic job!

[Achto 27,502]

 

For those who may wonder about the "Wheatland" tag on the tractor, many US companies made a Weatland style tractor. Here is a picture of an IH 1206 Wheatland.

 

Thanks for making my reveal fun. Hitting the hay, 4:00AM will be here before I know it. More info tomorrow.

 

[Mikey the Monkey 697]

I love Wheatland tractors. You truely captured their essence. Hats off to you. I love your winter custom project