TonyBer 71 #1 Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) Hello, I'm new to the hobby and recently purchased this. The model# says 0 120 8 but if I look at the post chart it shows 0120 as an 8 speed and this is only a 4spd? I thought is was a 1973? Currently there is a snow plow and with a fairly flat driveway I bought it recently when my snow blower wouldn't start for the 50th time. This baby cranks right up with one turn and runs great. I'd like to get a mower deck and don't know for sure what will work. I'm looking for a 36" deck. Anything special I should know or look for? Thanks for your help in advance. Tony Edited January 31, 2021 by TonyBer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,309 #2 Posted January 31, 2021 That's a beautiful tractor! 1-0120-8 is a 1973 8HP 4 speed. That's the model. In 1973 there was no other designation. One of the favorite engines of many of the Wheelhorse folks. Please do feel free to put a want ad up for a deck. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #3 Posted January 31, 2021 Welcome to the forum. Here is a file that has a D&A file. The A is a short attachment list. Click on the picture in the link. Here is an expanded list of 36" rear discharge decks 36" Rear Discharge Mower DNA 1972 model 5-0620 replaced by 1973-1974 model 5-0621 1975 model 5-0622 1976 model 65-36XR01 1977 model 75-36XR01 1977 model 75-36XR02 1978 model 85-36MR01 1979 model 95-36MR00 (Blades up to this point have the 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindle has been upgraded) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (These decks used blades with a 3/4" center hole) 1979 model 95-36MR01 replaced by 1980-1982 model 05-36MR01 - Last year for bearings with 3/4" ID 1983-84 model 05-36MR02 - First year for bearings with 17mm ID unless older spindles were updated. 1985 model 05-36MR03 1986-1990 model 05-36MR04 1991-1993 model 05-36MR05 1993-2006 model 78305 Note - 17mm is .669" 36" Side Discharge Mower DNA 1971 model 5-0710 replaced by 1971 model 5-0711 1972 model 5-0720 1973-1974 model 5-0721 1975 model 5-0722 1976 model 65-36MS01 1977 model 75-36MS01 1977 model 75-36MS02 1978 model 85-36MS01 1979 model 95-36MS00 - These decks use blades with 5/8" x 3/4" center hole unless the spindle has been upgraded ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1979 model 95-36MS01 replaced by 1980-1982 model 05-36MS01 - Last year for bearings with 3/4" ID 1983-1984 model 05-36MS02 - First year for bearings with 17mm ID unless older spindles were updated. These decks use blades with a 3/4" center hole Note - 17mm is .669" The dash 8 at the end of a model number is how Wheel Horse determined the model year at the time. 8-5=3=1973 but not normally used. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyBer 71 #4 Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Thank you all very much for this great information. So are there ranges of decks that will work with my 1973 0120 or is it the two decks listed above for the 1973 - 5-0721 and 5-0621? Appreciate all the help. Edited February 1, 2021 by TonyBer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #5 Posted February 1, 2021 They should all fit. That is the beauty of the product line. Later decks using mower blades with a 3/4" center hole are preferred. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,099 #6 Posted February 1, 2021 I see you have already placed a wanted ad in our classified section In addition to the mower deck you will need a mule drive to run the belt from the engine to the deck. @daveoman1966 may have what you need and is close by or you may want to give Lincoln at A-Z Tractor a call, a bit of a drive but he sells good stuff. https://a-ztractor.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,440 #7 Posted February 2, 2021 That 8hp is a beauty! Wow! 😀 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
