Horse Newbie 7,070 #1576 Posted April 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Blackhood Bill said: Well woke the herd up from their winter slumber. Got to take off the blower, do all maintenance, then puttem to work! Meet the herd from blower back His, Dads, Hers, and Mr. Cool. Decided those were appropriate names since the the one with the blower is mine. Next is Dads since this one was my dads and now is semi-retired, Hers was bought for the Mrs. and Mr Cool since when this model came out, I thought is was a cool tractor that Wheel Horse came out with. Enjoy the pics!!! Is that Work Horse a 1984 GT-1600 ? I just refreshed mine… 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,168 #1577 Posted April 23, 2022 Is that seat as comfortable as it looks ? I like the original style seats and over the years have found many original seats with and without armrests and still have a few in stock, but I could go for that one on the Work Horse for sure, looks quality. Nice job on that tractor by the way. @Horse Newbie 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #1579 Posted April 23, 2022 E 141 inaugural run pulling the SL&WHN RR… boxes etc. were for weight so I could test performance… did great!!! And no it’s not remote control - I didn’t have photography department on call… FullSizeRender.MOV 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #1580 Posted April 23, 2022 42 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: E 141 inaugural run pulling the SL&WHN RR… boxes etc. were for weight so I could test performance… did great!!! And no it’s not remote control - I didn’t have photography department on call… FullSizeRender.MOV Why is it so loud? I expected an electric tractor to be somewhat quiet? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 721 #1581 Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said: Is that Work Horse a 1984 GT-1600 ? I just refreshed mine… GT 1848 is the the machine! Very nice on yours 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,563 #1582 Posted April 23, 2022 53 minutes ago, Sparky said: Why is it so loud? I expected an electric tractor to be somewhat quiet? It is very quiet compared to my kohler or predator… but it’s not a Tesla… a lot of the noise is also mechanical stuff… first one I’ve had so nothing to compare it to… 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #1583 Posted April 24, 2022 9 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: Do you use weed and feed ? Your lawn looks like you use a lawn maintenance regiment… I’m jealous ! I use the 4 step fertilizer bags. First one always greens up the lawn and has crab grass preventer. Number 2 bag is weed & feed. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,064 #1584 Posted April 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: refreshed Yeah REFRESHED... Better than many restorations, mine included! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,070 #1585 Posted April 24, 2022 4 hours ago, JCM said: Is that seat as comfortable as it looks ? I like the original style seats and over the years have found many original seats with and without armrests and still have a few in stock, but I could go for that one on the Work Horse for sure, looks quality. Nice job on that tractor by the way. @Horse Newbie Thank you for the compliment @JCM ! That seat is comfortable so far… have not had much time in the saddle yet. I originally went to buy from a fellow off of FB Marketplace for my 1994 520H, but when I got to his house I found it was a gray seat. Figured I could stain it black so I bought it anyways. Had not put it on the 520H when I acquired the Work Horse, so I thought it would do well on the Work Horse. It may seem comfortable because I just finished the Work Horse and am enjoying riding her around ! Funny thing… the seat has “TORO” embossed in the backrest, but the Work Horse is an ‘84 and ain’t no Toro… no matter, it’s fine… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,070 #1586 Posted April 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Yeah REFRESHED... Better than many restorations, mine included! I need to make a trip by your place and bring my 520H and the Work Horse so you and Don can go over them with a fine tooth comb… I would like to hear both you alls opinions on how the engines sound… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,064 #1587 Posted April 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I need to make a trip by your place and bring my 520H and the Work Horse Anytime! You know where it is! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,168 #1588 Posted April 24, 2022 Had these two boys out for a workout today. The 12 HP brothers did well for the tasks at hand. 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,662 #1589 Posted April 24, 2022 21 hours ago, kpinnc said: Anytime! You know where it is! Sent me a message to let me know when, I'll try to make it. Might bring my ragged old 312-8 along, and make you feel better about your work. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,619 #1590 Posted April 25, 2022 Well looked over my new project today. Took the gas tank out. Removed the 20 yr old battery. I might not be able to save it. There is no key for the ignition. Wiring is shot.Throttle and choke cables are rusted tight. Do not budge. Good side is it does spin over. Needs a steering wheel and obviously a seat but not until we hear it run. Fingers crossed. 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,070 #1591 Posted April 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Lee1977 said: Sent me a message to let me know when, I'll try to make it. Might bring my ragged old 312-8 along, and make you feel better about your work. Don, Most definitely will let you know… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #1592 Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) “Old Rusty” was fired up for the first time this year! The little one was excited to drive it! Was just her size too!! Lol.. The smile says it all!!!! 👍🏻 Edited April 25, 2022 by Jennifer 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #1593 Posted April 25, 2022 Oh course the big child had to play too! The black horse got engine swap tonight! Couldn’t figure out the issue so just switched engine! Only to remember the head gasket is out of it lol… 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,064 #1594 Posted April 25, 2022 20 hours ago, Lee1977 said: Might bring my ragged old 312-8 along, and make you feel better about your work. Hey I like that 312-8! And I have plenty of ugly tractors if you need some to compare to! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #1596 Posted April 25, 2022 Followed me home Saturday. No name for the win. 😂😂😂 8 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,362 #1597 Posted April 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, Rob J. said: Followed me home Saturday. No name for the win. 😂😂😂 Looks to be in really nice shape 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #1598 Posted April 26, 2022 Have some rides with some Tyres. Changin Day... 7 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,708 #1599 Posted April 26, 2022 Had a few out yesterday 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #1600 Posted April 26, 2022 17 hours ago, rjg854 said: Looks to be in really nice shape It’s not bad all in all. However it’s a parts tractor for the other 73 8hp-4-speed. Once I’ve completed the restore I’ll put this one back together and possibly sell it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
