Kennyb 4 #1 Posted April 12, 2021 Hi folks I'm new here and to collecting horses,I have a 68 electo 12,and a 78ish b111,and now I just bought a 875 wheel a matic with no engine,I bought a 14 horse kohler but is way to big,what size is called for this machine,any help would be much appreciated,ty 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,155 #2 Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) 8 HP Kohler Edited April 12, 2021 by squonk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #3 Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) Kenny A 8 HP would be correct but there ain't a person here who fault you from say a 7 HP K161. Squonk's a faster typer but also appears he left his welcome manners in the top drawer today! BTW you might be able to squeeze a K241 in there with a short base like a 1045 or a 1055. Edited April 12, 2021 by WHX24 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,604 #5 Posted April 13, 2021 Looks like the group has you covered. 8hp Kohler K181 would be the correct engine for an 875 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #6 Posted April 13, 2021 Welcome to redsquare. And another Michigander to beat it all. Kennyb this is the best site for wheelhorse's. And a great bunch of guys here. If they can't fix it here it ain't broke. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,760 #7 Posted April 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Kennyb said: now I just bought a 875 wheel a matic with no engine,I bought a 14 horse kohler but is way to big,what While they have go you politely covered with the 'correct original motor. What they really all wanted to say is: THERES NEVER TOO BIG A MOTOR 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennyb 4 #8 Posted April 13, 2021 Thank you all, beautiful tractors btw,I'm glad I found this site, unfortunately if I try to mount the 14 horse the hood would have to be raised and I would like to make it as original as possible,any input on a 8 horse near northern Michigan? There a little tricky To find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennyb 4 #9 Posted April 13, 2021 5 hours ago, squonk said: 8 HP Kohler That's nice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennyb 4 #10 Posted April 13, 2021 I hope I didn't just repost that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,760 #11 Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) @Kennyb They make a low profile oil pan that helps you squeeze big blocks in small places. In the engines section here is a thread pinned at the top about big block Kohlers and oil pans . Edited April 13, 2021 by oliver2-44 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #12 Posted April 13, 2021 T😎 i wouldnt be affraid to put a 16 horse k341 on it! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,155 #13 Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Tuul Crib said: T😎 i wouldnt be affraid to put a 16 horse k341 on it! Won't fit without altering the height of the hood and or hood stand. Get a short pan. BIG BLOCKS IN SHORT FRAMES RULE!!!! Edited April 13, 2021 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,320 #14 Posted April 13, 2021 As you can see in Jim's @WHX24 picture the 10/12 HP engines that will fit under your hood are a lower oil pan engine. One option you may want to consider would be fabricating a front hood hinge that will raise it enough to clear the 14 HP engine and make a short riser to elevate the dash tower enough for the hood to rest properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #15 Posted April 13, 2021 If you put a short pan in it just don't forget to change out your oil splasher on yer connecting rod! Actually that would be just more work than just changing it out. Possibly a ring job or more! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,604 #16 Posted April 13, 2021 19 minutes ago, 953 nut said: One option you may want to consider would be fabricating a front hood hinge that will raise it enough to clear the 14 HP engine and make a short riser to elevate the dash tower enough for the hood to rest properly. I had to do both of these things to fit the 10hp diesel in into "Radpferd", my 1045D 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #17 Posted April 14, 2021 @Kennyb i check creagslist and Facebook all the time for wheelhorse stuff. The engine in your 875 is a generator type which is a little harder to find but i have seen them for sale. If you want to keep it original keep looking you'll find one. Put an add in the wanted section below. Here's the link https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/classifieds/wanted/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennyb 4 #18 Posted April 19, 2021 Thank you Bob I definitely will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
