I’d my beast!

[Als 10]

I have got I new, but old workhorse 512D. I have searched online but am struggling to narrow down its details from the master list please see attached and thank you in advance 

[squonk 41,982]

Belgium built I believe.

[haydendavid380 759]

Never seen/heard of that before.

 

Maybe a 12hp diesel in a 500 series? 

Edited March 7, 2021 by haydendavid380

[Als 10]

Sold to me as a 512D GT, it has the 8 gears in a sideways “H” configuration. Just would like to know a bit more. From this tally I believe it to be a Briggs production so pre 1984?

thanks for anymore info gents 

[Als 10]

Defo a Diesel engine too, 😉👍

[haydendavid380 759]

35 minutes ago, Als said:

Sold to me as a 512D GT, it has the 8 gears in a sideways “H” configuration. Just would like to know a bit more. From this tally I believe it to be a Briggs production so pre 1984?

thanks for anymore info gents 

 

 

Wrong decals to be that early. The dark red decals were late 80's. Looks like 1986 was the only year they were made. 

The engine spec I found says it has a 8.5HP Robin 412cc 1-cyl diesel

 

That's all I've found about it so far.

 

Here's a manual for the engine

 

 

Edited March 7, 2021 by haydendavid380

[peter lena 9,002]

ALS, welcome to the site!  already found out its year and robin spec engine , you are on your way , others onsite will chime in with other found info , sure the internet specs on that are under assault , that is also a solid looking unit ,with obvious past owner care and upkeep . keep us informed , pete

[roadapples 6,983]

If not mistaken I  think Robin is made by Subaru. I have a Robin generator that I  bought used. Really high $ new...

[peter lena 9,002]

ALS, first look info ,specs , http://tractorgearbox.com/wheel_horse_512d_specifications.html  , pete

[Als 10]

Getting closer.........

[Als 10]

Awesome Gents, thank you! So all I need now is an owners manual haha😂

[Maxwell-8 4,366]

2 hours ago, squonk said:

Belgium built I believe.

correct

same tranny as the early 310 and 312 so the 1"axles

 

[Maxwell-8 4,366]

1 hour ago, haydendavid380 said:

Never seen/heard of that before.

 

Maybe a 12hp diesel in a 500 series? 

rather a 300 series.  same hood and trannys as the 310 and 312

[haydendavid380 759]

7 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said:

rather a 300 series.  same hood and trannys as the 310 and 312

 

I saw that...seems like a 308D would have been a more appropriate name 

 

Not sure where they got the 5 or the 12

[Lee1977 6,937]

1 hour ago, Als said:

Getting closer.........

That is not it, It is a 1986 Model 512-D. 

[Als 10]

Brilliant thank you

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,187]

This is an undocumented model and the 2nd one to show up. Should be a 1987 model by the serial number.

https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q=b1-12r80&type=downloads_file&search_and_or=or&sortby=relevancy

 

Garry

[Lee1977 6,937]

14 minutes ago, gwest_ca said:

This is an undocumented model and the 2nd one to show up. Should be a 1987 model by the serial number.

https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q=b1-12r80&type=downloads_file&search_and_or=or&sortby=relevancy

 

Garry

According to the parts list they made two models B1 and C1 both listed as 1986. I checked the parts list and both still listed 1986.

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,360]

Tractordata lists a 512d as a 8 hp build in 1986 .

[Als 10]

Again thanks guys, very humbling 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,187]

1 hour ago, Lee1977 said:

According to the parts list they made two models B1 and C1 both listed as 1986. I checked the parts list and both still listed 1986.

Look close and notice there are 2 different model numbers

B1-12R801

B1-12R802

We now have 2 data decals for a model Toro does not recognize which is not uncommon.

Garry

[Achto 28,245]

5 hours ago, roadapples said:

If not mistaken I  think Robin is made by Subaru.

 

You are correct.

 

Robin bought out Wisconsin engine. I had a 5hp Wisconsin Robin on the shelf for some time, sold it to a friend to install on his kids go-cart.

 

A short time later Subaru bought out Robin and dropped the Wisconsin name. I have a 6hp Robin/Subaru diesel engine on the shelf waiting for a home.

 

Good engines but the diesels do have a history of deciding to run away. I had a few run away back when we used them on generators at work. I was able to shut the air off & kill the engine on some. The first one that ran away on me was a real joy, I shut the fuel off and it kept running. It started to suck the engine oil and screaming along on that until it finally over revved and tossed a rod out the side of the block. Scary crap when you do not know how to deal with it.

Edited March 8, 2021 by Achto

[Lee1977 6,937]

2 hours ago, gwest_ca said:

Look close and notice there are 2 different model numbers

B1-12R801

B1-12R802

We now have 2 data decals for a model Toro does not recognize which is not uncommon.

Garry

Looks like there are three B1-12R801,  B1-12R802,  C1-12R801. The B1-12R801 and C1-12R801 Toro has listed for parts.

[SylvanLakeWH 26,651]

[Pullstart 63,634]

 

If it hasn’t been mentioned, there may be some confusion in naming your AWESOME tractor.  The model ID th and the named model number on the tractor don’t always blend so smooth.  The B in your tag I’m guessing is for Belgium, not B series.  The B series of that era had transitioned to vertical shaft engines.  Congrats on your unicorn score!  Does it run and drive well?