Jimbob 5 #1 Posted August 10, 2021 My grandpa had a wheel horse tractor that I learned to drive when I was 4. My grandpa died in 1992 and the tractor went to a relative that I’ve lost contact with. I am looking to find the same model, I have no clue what the model was because of my age, but can give a description if someone can help me identify what it might be. It would have been manufactured before 1982, hydrostatic, hydraulic deck lift, to engage the mower it had a rod on the right side that slid back and forth, the rod had a white ball on the end, choke and throttle were up by steering wheel, the hood was red (not black), and had a black latch to lift the hood. I’ve probably described about 20 different models, but could definitely pick it out from a pic if someone could help thanks 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,745 #2 Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Here is a Charger 12 . Auto, hyd lift, PTO rod lever, well before 1982. There are LOTS of tractors to fit your description... Edited August 10, 2021 by daveoman1966 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,712 #3 Posted August 10, 2021 Welcome to Red Square...one thing we like is pictures, so why not check out our gallery's and see if something doesn't catch you eye. You might also take a look down on the main page at pictures of horses from the Big shows through the years. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/17-wheel-horse-picture-gallery/ https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/163-whcc-club-shows/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob 5 #4 Posted August 10, 2021 Thanks. I was leaning toward the charger. I’m thinking the manufacture year had to be mid 70’s. I’m combing my photos looking for a pic of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,169 #5 Posted August 10, 2021 You better be careful!!!--- this is a dangerous site!! ADDICTION runs rampant here...... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,363 #6 Posted August 10, 2021 29 minutes ago, pacer said: You better be careful!!!--- this is a dangerous site!! ADDICTION runs rampant here...... I'm not addicted. Really. 44 minutes ago, Jimbob said: Thanks. I was leaning toward the charger. I’m thinking the manufacture year had to be mid 70’s. I’m combing my photos looking for a pic of it If you're leaning towards the mid-70s maybe it's a b or c series. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #7 Posted August 10, 2021 If the rod slides back and forth with a ball on the end, it's a 65-73. Think hydro lift came on the long frame Hydro in 1966 though. Would have a PTO so that rules out any short frame hydro. After 73 the PTO would be a lever with a black grip that pushed toward the hood. Sounds to me like you are describing an old Charger 12. Maybe a Bronco 14 too.. did it have a stripe on the hood? Pre-67 had no footboards, just the pegs. Pictured in the previous post is a 68-69 Charger already, after 1970 the body got more squared like this one. Hydro lift was optional, cant find a photo of one with one to save my life.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #8 Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) You can go here, pick your year, and see pics of most Wheel Horse tractors. https://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/tractor-brands/wheelhorse/wheelhorse-lawn-tractors.html Year of manufacture is not in order by the way. Edited August 10, 2021 by Gregor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,655 #9 Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Jimbob said: Thanks. I was leaning toward the charger. I’m thinking the manufacture year had to be mid 70’s. I’m combing my photos looking for a pic of it I suggest 1976 or 1977 C-series they have everything you need and nothing you don't. The C-160 would be my choice. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonw440 187 #10 Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) Isn't it awesome that people come here to find a piece of their past through a simple lawn and garden tractor. Thanks Mr. Pond for bringing us a little closer! Good luck Jimbob, I hope you find the tractor that brought you the great memories of your Grandpa!! Edited August 11, 2021 by jonw440 3 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #13 Posted August 11, 2021 Welcome to the site! If it were me, I'd be looking for the exact tractor! Google is a powerful tool... Search a name and you never know what you'll find. Who knows, they might still have it! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,511 #14 Posted August 11, 2021 Good luck on your search!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,444 #15 Posted August 11, 2021 9 hours ago, jonw440 said: Isn't it awesome that people come here to find a piece of their past through a simple lawn and garden tractor. Thanks Mr. Pond for bringing us a little closer! Good luck Jimbob, I hope you find the tractor that brought you the great memories of your Grandpa!! Well said Jonw440! Nice pick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,145 #16 Posted August 11, 2021 Thanks for inviting us to journey down memory lane with you. You will find a whole bunch of models to look at on this set of threads. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/180-2021-whcc-show-pictures/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob 5 #17 Posted August 11, 2021 Thank you everyone for the help. I will browse through the photos and see what I can come up with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #18 Posted August 11, 2021 One thing you could do, (I don’t know how close your family is with the person that got it) is see if anyone in your family has contact with whoever got the tractor. Just a thought. Pictures would also be a huge help in identifying your grandpa’s wonderful machine. Good luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
