Learner 6 #1 Posted October 12, 2019 Hi folks!! I've just purchased my first wheel horse garden tractor!! They're hard to come across in Northern Ireland, it's a C81. Really pleased to have tracked one down. In reasonable condition. I'm also new to forums so trying to find my way about I'm hoping to track down a plough for cultivation. I believe a need a slieve hitch to attach the plough. Since these will also be hard to find is it possible to make your own. Thanks in anticipation!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,227 #2 Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) We have several very industrious European members here who seem to be able to make anything under the sun. They will chime in to welcome you soon. This drawing may be helpful to you. Edited October 12, 2019 by 953 nut 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learner 6 #3 Posted October 12, 2019 Hi 953 nut! Thanks for welcome. Drawing is fab. Really appreciate that. I had visited the forum about 1 maybe 2 years ago. At that time I thought I'd tracked down a wheel horse in Scotland but it fell through:( Now I've finally got one I'm delighted! Doubtless I'll have more questions. Thanks again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,215 #4 Posted October 12, 2019 to @Learner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learner 6 #5 Posted October 12, 2019 👍😊 Thanks for welcome! Looking forward to learning about and using what are fantastic machines. Only wish there were more of them about here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learner 6 #6 Posted October 12, 2019 Pic of my machine. Plan on draining, flushing and replacing all lubricants in first instance. Points are missing a cover so plan as a priority to track that down. Is it a standard cover on kohler engines or is it engine model specific? Starts on turn off key. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,065 #7 Posted October 12, 2019 Welcome to from the European Site. You choosing the best forum for Wheelhorses and it‘s parts and Attachments. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learner 6 #8 Posted October 12, 2019 👍 Thanks. Plenty to learn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #9 Posted October 12, 2019 Welcome to Red Square. I have a daughter living in Northern Ireland since 1989. We have been over to visit. Hope to hear more from you. You will find this forum to be very helpful. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,889 #10 Posted October 12, 2019 welcome learner, that point cover should be available on the internet , i think they are a common size and shape,in addition i would take advantage of your easy starting , and enhance it , with lightly sanding all electrical contact slide on points ,and using a small amount of DIELECTRIC GREASE on every connection. easily available at your auto parts store . when starting on a new project i take advantage of its strong points , and verify them, that lets me go on to to the other needed repair areas. as you said you are going to replace lubricants , you probably will also need a shift er boot , that will let water get in your transmission. keep us informed if you can, and don,t be afraid to ask , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,889 #11 Posted October 12, 2019 just looked this up ,https://www.ebay.com/i/123694825009?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=123694825009&targetid=474173469749&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=6469750213&mkgroupid=77932556779&rlsatarget=aud-412677883135:pla-474173469749&abcId=1141186&merchantid=8258644&gclid=Cj0KCQjw84XtBRDWARIsAAU1aM2oUttxZX0tej4dseR_VrrajCrLCg27oJnmsxk8VZg2tS7ZNezPTvEaAmkBEALw_wcB this is a kohler engine point cover , engines listed on top of ad , if nothing else this info will steer you on your way , good luck , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
little red riding horse 223 #12 Posted October 12, 2019 welcome to the mad house lol , nice machine matey.... Phil 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learner 6 #13 Posted October 12, 2019 Thanks folks It's a small world! Thanks for all help and advice! Really appreciated. Thanks for info Pete! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #15 Posted October 13, 2019 Learner. I'm just over the Irish Sea. Here's a link to the slot hitches I made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learner 6 #16 Posted October 13, 2019 Thanks Stormin Really appreciate the info. I've a lot to learn. Would like to try to get my WH to do a bit of work in the garden in due course aside from pulling a trailer. Will be keeping my eyes out for some implements or possibly do some improvising! My skill set is basic but will give most things a go. Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,065 #17 Posted October 15, 2019 Independently on your Skills, i think a good Start for a Trailer was an Automotive Trailerhook. usable for some different things... Car Trailer (leight weight) or some other Gardenimplements... ah, wait i have a small Video of what i it just needs a bit of adapter and here we go. B7932C6F-69B1-4272-9460-2AE1139B0ABA.MOV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learner 6 #18 Posted October 15, 2019 Thanks for that. Improves versality. Starting to look for implements already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learner 6 #19 Posted October 21, 2019 Hi folks, got wheel horse home! Already looking for another one, with my wife's approval of course! Wee query, I appreciate that I need clevis hitch at back to attach some implements etc but what do I need to raise the hitch. Thanks again in anticipation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #20 Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) The lever on the left of the tractor, is the lift lever. That is attached to the hitch, clevis or slot, by a cable. Edited October 21, 2019 by Stormin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,515 #21 Posted October 21, 2019 If you like to plough this is how us lads halfway around the world do it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learner 6 #22 Posted October 21, 2019 Thanks Stormin, appreciate that! I was born on the wrong side of the pond!! That ploughing event looks fab. Is be in my element there. Thanks again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #23 Posted October 21, 2019 WHX24 posted that. Wouldn't have minded being over there mesel'. Though the black tractor above is mine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learner 6 #24 Posted October 21, 2019 👍 Tidy looking machine Stormin! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learner 6 #25 Posted October 29, 2019 Hi folks Anybody any experience of shipping a WH from GB to Northern Ireland or how to go about it and what sort of cost involved. Considering getting a second WH, scarce in N. I. Thanks in anticipation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
