BeninCT 451 #1 Posted January 9, 2021 Hi all, 46 year old married father of 2 (16/13) into boating, drumming and all things mechanical. I am a building contractor but started as a carpenter for 15 years so familiar with getting my hands dirty. Been lusting after a red tractor (not just any red) for a while now and one jumped out and bit me today on Craigslist. Very happy that I saw that ad because I am the proud owner of a 310-8 in very nice shape. Spent the day brining it home, cleaning it up, changed fuel line, added filter, flushed tank, new battery and it started on the 3rd turn :) !!!! Mower deck hums along like new- I cant believe it really and I paid $350 which I think it a complete steal for this thing. You tell me though? Transmission makes a bit of metallic sound but functions as it should so will post a thread in the right place to discuss. Anyone know what year it is (the tractor lol- we all know its dec 68th 2020) from the tag? Anyway very happy to have found this place and promise to share pics of course. Thanks for having me- Ben 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,677 #2 Posted January 9, 2021 Wow, that’s a steal for $350 ! You’ve come to the right place for anything Wheel Horse, this is the nicest group of people you’ll ever meet. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1995 520H+96+97 937 #3 Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) to readsquare Edited January 9, 2021 by 1995 520H+96+97 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,810 #4 Posted January 9, 2021 Ben Yah you stole it. It is impossible to find a tractor like that in any store no less for that price! She looks to be in great shape. You need manuals, tech info or sound advice on her just ask, Great bunch a fellas here, most who forgot more than I'll ever know about a Might want to change that tranny fluid just for drill. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,380 #5 Posted January 9, 2021 Hey @BeninCT from Ebinmaine!! Nice horse wranglin' you done today Sir! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #6 Posted January 9, 2021 I felt like I was headed for a good deal based on the Craig’s ad pics but had no idea how nice it would be in person or how nice it would clean up! Very happy to have it and to have found this place. Can’t believe its 32 years old.... seller said he got it from his daughter in laws father (dowry?!) and it was the last of his collection so I am guessing it was the best. Wish it had an hour meter... Anyway- going to find a new seat locally tomorrow and continue tinkering. Need a plow if anyone has one. Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #7 Posted January 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Ben Yah you stole it. It is impossible to find a tractor like that in any store no less for that price! She looks to be in great shape. You need manuals, tech info or sound advice on her just ask, Great bunch a fellas here, most who forgot more than I'll ever know about a Might want to change that tranny fluid just for drill. I have a JD X320 that I have been mowing with and will have to see how this rates. Think I will just plow snow with it and keep it in my heated garage though. I think it weighs 50% more than the JD and at least 2x what my junk MTD tractor weighs. Great quality evident in everything esp the transaxle. Like 4x the size of all the new junk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #8 Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) Appears to be a very well maintained tractor. Once detailed, that thing will be glowing like new. Edited January 10, 2021 by AMC RULES 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,810 #9 Posted January 9, 2021 Looks to me you can give the MTD to Goodwill now! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,810 #10 Posted January 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, BeninCT said: Can’t believe its 32 years old Believe it or not some guys here are using early sixties model for daily mowers & plowers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,155 #11 Posted January 9, 2021 You done goooood getting that nice 310-8 for $ 350. You can place a ad in our free classified section for a snow plow. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/classifieds/wanted/?do=form&d=2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,562 #12 Posted January 10, 2021 Sweet tractor!! A (what I consider a late model) gear jammer is on my want list 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,524 #13 Posted January 10, 2021 Nice score! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #14 Posted January 10, 2021 4 hours ago, WHX24 said: Looks to me you can give the MTD to Goodwill now! I found some 18” pvc pipe and cut wheel covers for it and my son is drifting in the driveway with it like a maniac- they fit tight with the tires deflated and when inflated they are really tight. It’s actually amazingly fun haha! We swapped the pulley on the engine shaft for a 6” and the pulley on the transaxle for a 5” and the thing runs like 25 mph on a straightway. No brakes and the whole thing rattling like a coffee can of bolts makes it a trip back in time. Going to slow it down a bit but hope not to ruin the drift ability of it lol. ** nervous to post this here- not red and pretty far from what any tractor was ever meant for 2 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,380 #15 Posted January 10, 2021 7 hours ago, BeninCT said: * nervous to post this here- not red and pretty far from what any tractor was ever meant for It's forgiven by most because of Awesomeness. There is an Other Brands section too. We have a (silent?) Rivalry with that "green brand" but others are more than welcome. BTW..... Ask @WHX24 what he thinks of the colors of my fleet..... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #16 Posted January 10, 2021 (edited) 53 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: It's forgiven by most because of Awesomeness. There is an Other Brands section too. We have a (silent?) Rivalry with that "green brand" but others are more than welcome. BTW..... Ask @WHX24 what he thinks of the colors of my fleet..... I will not discuss the silent rivalry then. I will have to post a pic of my green and red fleet to dump fuel on the fire though. Maybe wait a bit as a new member before doing it tho Get some pointers from @whx24 before hand hopefully... Actually now that I think of it the drifter is a Murray wide body. Edited January 10, 2021 by BeninCT 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,380 #17 Posted January 10, 2021 52 minutes ago, BeninCT said: I will not discuss the silent rivalry then. I will have to post a pic of my green and red fleet to dump fuel on the fire though. Maybe wait a bit as a new member before doing it tho Get some pointers from @whx24 before hand hopefully... Actually now that I think of it the drifter is a Murray wide body. You'll be fine. You'll be fine. Ole Jim likes to buss muh chops cuz Trina and I have 4 Horses runnin' and none of them are all original red. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #19 Posted January 11, 2021 13 hours ago, ebinmaine said: You'll be fine. You'll be fine. Ole Jim likes to buss muh chops cuz Trina and I have 4 Horses runnin' and none of them are all original red. They aren’t green are they!? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,380 #20 Posted January 11, 2021 7 hours ago, BeninCT said: They aren’t green are they!? Hahahaha. Oh nooooo no no. I won't paint a tractor the same color as any other brand. The one on the left belongs to @OldWorkHorse. The other 4 is our current running herd. We have several others in process. Middle 2 are Trina's. Her bright red one is Pony. The other is Pigpen. The red white and blue one is Patriot Horse. The right side one is Cinnamon Horse. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAA 1973 71 #21 Posted January 11, 2021 That's a score, and I thought I got a good deal. Your clutch pedal is back like mine was, you'll need to straighten the foot rest to get it vertical again. I may end up welding a reinforcement if I decide to repaint so it doesn't do it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,810 #22 Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) On 1/10/2021 at 5:59 AM, BeninCT said: I will have to post a pic of my green and red fleet Post away guy, there is a others brands section and guys even post their green stuff! Keep telling EB he needs a RED round hood! 2 hours ago, KAA 1973 said: Your clutch pedal is back like mine was, Never noticed the foot pedal what gives with that? Edited January 11, 2021 by WHX24 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #23 Posted January 12, 2021 13 hours ago, KAA 1973 said: That's a score, and I thought I got a good deal. Your clutch pedal is back like mine was, you'll need to straighten the foot rest to get it vertical again. I may end up welding a reinforcement if I decide to repaint so it doesn't do it again. I bent the footboard back today and it is a little flimsy but only because it was bent backwards somehow. Agree on a little welded rod on the bottom maybe. 3/8 roound bar or something maybe a little angle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeninCT 451 #24 Posted January 12, 2021 10 hours ago, WHX24 said: Post away guy, there is a others brands section and guys even post their green stuff! Keep telling EB he needs a RED round hood! Never noticed the foot pedal what gives with that? Did you see my Murray drift tractor? Lol. Embarrassing but so fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,380 #25 Posted January 12, 2021 11 hours ago, WHX24 said: Keep telling EB he needs a RED round hood That'd be a good little Trina tractor. If'n I was to trip over a low money 854-ish rig is consider buying it for her... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
