dw1973 17 #1 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) Hello, Can someone ID this wheel horse tractor? I think it’s a 1973 but not sure of model. Decals point me to a 73. I have fond memories riding on that hood with my grandpa. He used it to mow and till his garden. Would like to find another one someday. Thanks in advance. Edited January 3, 2021 by dw1973 1 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #2 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, dw1973 said: Hello, Can someone ID this wheel horse tractor? I think it’s a 1973 but not sure of model. Decals point me to a 73. I have fond memories riding on that hood with my grandpa. He used it to mow and till his garden. Would like to find another one someday. Thanks in advance. Love the pic! I would say probably a raider or maybe a charger Edited January 3, 2021 by Maxwell-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,332 #3 Posted January 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Maxwell-8 said: raider or maybe a charger I am thinking 1973 or newer because '73 was the first year for the newer style PTO. Raider and Charger had the old style PTO lever. 2 hours ago, dw1973 said: I have fond memories riding on that hood with my grandpa. He used it to mow and till his garden. Would like to find another one someday. That is the best reason I have ever heard for buying another . Even a hard hearted wife would have to go along with that thinking. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #4 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, 953 nut said: My 1970 raider has that exact style PTO lever I am from far the expert, but what is it then? Edited January 3, 2021 by Maxwell-8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,467 #5 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) By the decals I am guessing a B-80 and so on. Or even . Could be a no name 8 or 10 or 12 and so on. Edited January 3, 2021 by Retierd Wrencher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,389 #6 Posted January 3, 2021 Could possibly be a no name from '73 on the side was only listed engine size and gearing, ie 16 auto, 12 8 speed etc. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,165 #7 Posted January 3, 2021 2 hours ago, dw1973 said: Hello, Can someone ID this wheel horse tractor? I think it’s a 1973 but not sure of model. Decals point me to a 73. I have fond memories riding on that hood with my grandpa. He used it to mow and till his garden. Would like to find another one someday. Thanks in advance. I have bad eyes but that hood stand decal looks like the 73 style decal to me 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,332 #8 Posted January 3, 2021 16 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: My 1970 raider has that exact style PTO lever I am from far the expert, but what is it then? This is the IPL for a 1972 Bronco/Charger PTO. Never seen that Banjo PTO on an earlier model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #9 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, 953 nut said: This is the IPL for a 1972 Bronco/Charger PTO. Never seen that Banjo PTO on an earlier model. I don't have the one on the printscreen Edited January 3, 2021 by Maxwell-8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #10 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said: By the decals I am guessing a B-80 and so on. Or even W/H 8 would make it a 73. a can see a 2 character numbers and then a name under it on the side decal Edited January 3, 2021 by Maxwell-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,389 #11 Posted January 3, 2021 kinda like this 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeyes 213 #12 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) My guess would be a 1973 model. I can't tell if it's an automatic or manual, as that year the automatic's used the auto-stick in the middle of the console (as shown in the above picture). Edited January 3, 2021 by buckeyes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,204 #13 Posted January 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, buckeyes said: My guess would be a 1973 model. I can't tell if it's an automatic or manual, as that year the automatic's used the auto-stick in the middle of the console (as shown in the above picture). I learn something new on RS all the time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #14 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 54 minutes ago, rjg854 said: kinda like this indeed, but with an manual pto-clutch Edited January 3, 2021 by Maxwell-8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,467 #15 Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Maxwell-8 said: a can see a 2 character numbers and then a name under it on the side decal 58 minutes ago, rjg854 said: kinda like this Rig thinking the same thing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,673 #16 Posted January 3, 2021 2 hours ago, JCM said: I learn something new on RS all the time. It's Manual you can see the loop in the picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,165 #17 Posted January 3, 2021 More like this one 73 no name 12 So it got a name "Ezra" 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #18 Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, squonk said: More like this one 73 no name 12 So it got a name "Ezra" A 12hp charger, cause my Raider has a brake pedal Edited January 3, 2021 by Maxwell-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayshorses 102 #19 Posted January 3, 2021 I believe it is a 10 hp 8 speed. In 1973 .the 8 and 10 hp machines came without headlights , they were an option. The 12 , 14 and 16 came with headlights from the factory. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dw1973 17 #20 Posted January 4, 2021 Thank you to everyone who responded. Found a couple more pics. Maybe I’ll find someone selling one someday just like it. 2 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,089 #21 Posted January 4, 2021 13 hours ago, rjg854 said: kinda like this Look at that engine bay. There is so much room for activities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #22 Posted January 4, 2021 13 hours ago, rayshorses said: 8 and 10 hp machines came without headlights , they were an option. On the raider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,332 #23 Posted January 4, 2021 50 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: On the raider? YES, lights were optional on the 1973 Raider model. Se # 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #24 Posted January 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, 953 nut said: YES, lights were optional on the 1973 Raider model. Se # 11. Ah didn't now that, thanks have a 1970 raider 10 4 speed, with NO headlights. His is definitely older, cause of the Kohler motor ans so it will be an 8speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #25 Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) My best guess is an 8-12hp no name. That deck is a pretty decent size, so the knocks the 8 and maybe the 10 out. My vote is for a 12 no name. Edited January 4, 2021 by haydendavid380 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
