dkg520 509 #1 Posted April 3, 2021 Today I had the opportunity to walk around 10 acres of a mostly Wheel Horse and John Deere tractors. My guess is there was 50 to 70 Wheel Horses with countless numbers of snow plows and mowing decks. There was a 520-8, many 520-H,and quite a few 417’s. Nothing I was told ran and many had been there for years. I bought a few things and was told to come back anytime. Snapped a few photos. 4 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalez 137 #2 Posted April 3, 2021 Probably a lot of snakes living in those tractors. Nice find though. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,321 #3 Posted April 3, 2021 That "Super C" looks interesting. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,627 #4 Posted April 3, 2021 Lots of great tools there that should be put to good use. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,600 #5 Posted April 4, 2021 Wow! Kinda sad they’re all outside though... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #6 Posted April 4, 2021 Was it the typical hoarder attitude where nothing is for sale and I am going to fix up every single one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #7 Posted April 4, 2021 So where is this said place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HC 208 #8 Posted April 4, 2021 Yeah hoard all of them then just let set and rust away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #9 Posted April 4, 2021 I got a little misty eyed looking at all those poor tractors with no one to love them. Where is this place? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,403 #10 Posted April 4, 2021 41 minutes ago, 520HC said: Yeah hoard all of them then just let set and rust away. I thought most met the requirements of having the ultimate patina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #11 Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) I hope some one puts all this to good use to the fine tractors. I do not understand why some does this. Edited April 4, 2021 by Retierd Wrencher 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #12 Posted April 4, 2021 Oh my! I'd never get out of there! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,387 #13 Posted April 4, 2021 Let @A-Z Tractor know where this place is, maybe he can pull a lot of that out of there and get it back into circulation. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cod 120 #14 Posted April 4, 2021 Wow! Neat find and thanks for posting. My father used to scrap old cars and I was always fascinated with junk yards and history they contained. As Dennis mentioned, I'd wander around all day in a daze... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #15 Posted April 4, 2021 Quite a find, and quite unfortunate about sitting outside for so long! Hopefully they can be passed out to those who will take care of ‘em Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #16 Posted April 4, 2021 14 hours ago, dkg520 said: Today I had the opportunity to walk around 10 acres of a mostly Wheel Horse and John Deere tractors. My guess is there was 50 to 70 Wheel Horses with countless numbers of snow plows and mowing decks. There was a 520-8, many 520-H,and quite a few 417’s. Nothing I was told ran and many had been there for years. I bought a few things and was told to come back anytime. Snapped a few photos. I need that directional handle!! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,627 #17 Posted April 4, 2021 24 minutes ago, krystolo said: I need that directional handle!! @dkg520 Is the yard owner willing to sell off some things? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,723 #18 Posted April 4, 2021 I really wanted to go there until someone mentioned snakes !! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #19 Posted April 4, 2021 Wheel Horse pergatory. Waiting until someone comes along to save them from the wet, cold ground. Mine looked a lot worse than a number of those and were resurrected to service. That C-125 is lovely. Well, there, a Sunday message tied to WH... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #20 Posted April 4, 2021 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: @dkg520 Is the yard owner willing to sell off some things? Road trip! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkg520 509 #21 Posted April 4, 2021 He was reluctant to let go of much. I did buy the snow plow that’s standing in the photo. I’m negotiating for the 520-8 but not having much luck. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #22 Posted April 4, 2021 5 hours ago, c-series don said: I really wanted to go there until someone mentioned snakes !! we had an old Allis Chalmers 'high lift' (front loader) that sat for a few years unused not long after it was started (after sitting) snakes appeared - and that's when I took off ! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krystolo 504 #23 Posted April 4, 2021 2 hours ago, dkg520 said: He was reluctant to let go of much. I did buy the snow plow that’s standing in the photo. I’m negotiating for the 520-8 but not having much luck. Really? Wow, that's a shame. So many fans who could put those tractors to good use. Is this place in Virginia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,627 #24 Posted April 4, 2021 Nothing wrong with snakes long as you don't get bit by a venomous one. They're a HUGE help with the rodent overpopulation. We don't have anywhere near enough. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkg520 509 #25 Posted April 8, 2021 He has decided to sell me the 520-8 for $300. I have a 520-8 now. Do I really need another one? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
