What's your favorite thing about WH tractors?

[Maxwell-8 4,275]

Old Quality and simplicity so even here in Belgium where parts are super rare, they still can be fixed with stuff from other machinery. The big problem with Bolens, Cub Cadet, sears/roper,... that you can't find those specific parts.

[Gregor 4,846]

On the flip side, what's the worst thing about Wheel Horse tractors. The worst thing for me is, I don't have enough of them.

[Herder 2,354]

So many different models, shapes and sizes.  You have to have at least one of each.  

Did I mention, super cool. 

[JPWH 6,033]

All the above and Grandkids love them too!

Jay

[Retired Wrencher 5,455]

9 hours ago, roadapples said:

American made by an American company.

Ditto on that.

[JoeM 7,874]

Aside of being tough, versatile and easy to work on.......the color RED! They are so sharp when cleaned up!

[peter lena 8,627]

@echris love the common sense , practicality ,build set up , that's from the  post war  era ,virtually everything was made to last and reflect  Americas design and build capability . hardly a day  goes by that i don't notice another  build set up area , that was designed not to fail . what a concept , pete

[peter lena 8,627]

@echris love the common sense , practicality ,build set up , that's from the  post war  era ,virtually everything was made to last and reflect  Americas design and build capability . hardly a day  goes by that i don't notice another  build set up area , that was designed not to fail . what a concept , pete

[edgro 677]

Some I have bought for parts were easy to fix and too good to part out.

[Gregor 4,846]

2 minutes ago, edgro said:

Some I have bought for parts were easy to fix and too good to part out.

I have that same problem with motors. I buy a motor for parts, dissect it, and determine it can be rebuilt fairly easily. I guess that's why I have a shelf full of motors.

[Lee1977 6,659]

10 hours ago, Razorback said:

Good idea

On one very hot summer day my 48" mower deck fell off twice with in thirty minutes. Not much fun dragging that deck back into position in the grass. I made a keeper pin and it's been used ever since.

That was back 15 or 20 years ago. 

 

Edited October 17, 2021 by Lee1977

[RandyLittrell 3,877]

12 hours ago, echris said:

Yeah, but on the Cub, if you want to take the blower housing off, you have to dismantle the entire tractor.

 

Just pull the motor, which is not that bad really. Love my cubs too. 

 

 

 

Randy

[RandyLittrell 3,877]

Love my Wheel Horses because they led me to this place where I found a home and friends. 

 

 

 

Randy

[ronhatch 406]

For the most part the engineering is very good, simple, basic and, as mentioned many times, easy to work on. That's not to say they're perfect and couldn't benefit from an improvement or two. 

Edited October 17, 2021 by ronhatch

[AMC RULES 37,130]

13 hours ago, Razorback said:

On uneven ground, I have had the mounting "pins" come out of one side or another (I guess the levers get forced open somehow with torque). Not real handy while tilling. I just keep that in mind when using the WH. 

Yep, definitely there.

On both the mid mount... and rear.

[squonk 41,117]

That's what those holes are for!  Back in the 60's, my Father never noticed the hole on the mid hitch. There was a piece of twine on the 604 that he used to keep the latch closed. and another piece to keep the latch up when the snowplow was on. 

[Rusty Tinsnips 477]

They look very cool which makes me look cool mowing and pushing snow.

[kpinnc 12,042]

20 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

The envious looks from my neighbors. 

 

SOOOOOO true! Over the years I've had three neighbors in particular who told me I was obsessive when they saw my collection.

 

...All of them have Wheel Horses now. 

[echris 1,425]

23 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

SOOOOOO true! Over the years I've had three neighbors in particular who told me I was obsessive when they saw my collection.

 

...All of them have Wheel Horses now. 

Haha, new neighbors moved in next door a few months ago. They have about 1/2 acre to mow. They started out with an electric push mower and have moved up to a gas powered push mower. I've mentioned they might consider a small tractor since our yards are a bit hilly.

I've also struggled to not say, "Would you just let me help you buy a freakin' WH?" 

[Razorback 1,035]

On 10/17/2021 at 11:18 AM, AMC RULES said:

Yep, definitely there.

On both the mid mount... and rear.

 

While working on the left rear hub area today I looked at the rear attachment point...... no wonder I never noticed the pin holes...... they were not there on mine!! Now, though, I have the left side drilled, will do the right side tomorrow.

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

3 hours ago, echris said:

've also struggled to not say, "Would you just let me help you buy a freakin' WH?" 

 

Yeah but... do you have the time to maintain another machine?  Cuz that's what would happen.  EChris, chief neighborhood mechanic.

 

Fortunately in my neighborhood most of the men are either very mechanically inclined or have enough money to hire a lawn service.

 

The widder lady next door gets my help, I don't mind, usually easy jobs.

 

But, the guy that moved in to dead Harry's old house is somewhat of a dumbazz.  He owns a construction company, does good work... on HOUSES.

He's got a commercial ZT mower.  When he's out chopping down the weeds that he lets get too tall, he just runs over any branches.  You should hear it... pitiful.

Already had to replace one bent spindle. (well, not him, but one of his employees)

 

Edited October 19, 2021 by Jeff-C175

[kpinnc 12,042]

6 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

EChris, chief neighborhood mechanic.

 

Yeah, never let them know that you understand how an engine works. Been there, done that. 

[kpinnc 12,042]

6 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

But, the guy that moved in to dead Harry's old house is somewhat of a dumbazz.

 

Almost ruined a perfectly good desk monitor over that one. I gotta be careful when drinking or eating at the same time I am reading these posts...

[echris 1,425]

On 10/19/2021 at 1:30 AM, Jeff-C175 said:

Yeah but... do you have the time to maintain another machine?  Cuz that's what would happen.  EChris, chief neighborhood mechanic.

That cat was let out of the bag years ago. Me, Uncle Dave next door and Johnny around the corner are all known as, "Yep, they can fix it." 

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

3 hours ago, echris said:

"Yep, they can fix it."

 

 

Buwahhhhaaaaahaaaaaaa!!!!!  Just kiddin', I know you would have painted it to look like the others!