buck red 17 #1 Posted November 30, 2021 Hi im new to the site I have 3 wheel horse tractors RJs how do you tell the model I only have 1 engine wisconson IM thinking they are 25's not sure though they are in rough condition Im planning on restoring 1 all the way back original im also looking for 2 rear wheels any help is more than where im at now 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,565 #2 Posted November 30, 2021 Some picture of them will help us ID them for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #3 Posted November 30, 2021 Buck - welcome. Pictures - post pictures, particulary of the transmission casting number for each - that helps narrow it down. There are many members here that are quite informed on these little "Nut Roasters" - no me. I collect the 1962 to 1964 Round Hoods. Achto types faster than I do! Best of luck with your project. Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #4 Posted November 30, 2021 yes, for sure, it would be nice to see what you have to work with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,838 #5 Posted November 30, 2021 Pictures would surely help. Do they have motion control levers like this one, or clutch and shifter? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buck red 17 #7 Posted November 30, 2021 This is 1 of them I just picked it up the other 2 were my father's when he was a boy look to be same this one was rigged with some other engine it's comming off 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buck red 17 #8 Posted November 30, 2021 Foot clutch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,565 #10 Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) First one is a Suburban 1960 or 61 not an RJ Edited November 30, 2021 by Achto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,565 #11 Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) This tractor could be a 1960 Suburban 400 or 550. Could also be a 1961 Suburban 401. Clues White arrow = Height adjustment, not available on a RJ Yellow arrow = I see a body line on the hood, RJ's were completely smooth Red arrows = no battery box, rules out a 1961 Suburban 551. Also 3 piece transmission rules out '61 551. Orange arrow = The hood has been hacked but if you can see if it had lever throttle & choke or push pull throttle & choke this would help define '60 or '61 Edited November 30, 2021 by Achto 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buck red 17 #12 Posted November 30, 2021 Ok very helpfully so the front has wheel horse stamped into the hood did wheel horse make a suburban 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #13 Posted November 30, 2021 37 minutes ago, buck red said: This one started it's life as a 1961 551 if the trans mount part of that frame is original. If not, 1961 401. It appears like it's a 401 hood stand on a 551 frame. 551 is the only one with a 2 piece trans Difficult to see the whole hood stand from that angle. The foot pedal is 1961 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #14 Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, buck red said: did wheel horse make a suburban 1959 and prior = RJ 1960 and 1961 are referred to as suburbans Edited November 30, 2021 by wallfish 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buck red 17 #15 Posted November 30, 2021 Gotcha ok I have 3 suburbans great site thanks I'm learning now 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #16 Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Post up some pics of what you got and we can ID them all for ya. Don't take any pointing out of non factory stuff as bashing them! The info is typically provided for information so one knows what was factory and what is not or what has been modified. We luv'm all no matter what the condition is Edited November 30, 2021 by wallfish 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buck red 17 #17 Posted November 30, 2021 I will so what years was the suburban built Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,565 #18 Posted November 30, 2021 Just now, buck red said: I will so what years was the suburban built 1960 - 1961 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #19 Posted November 30, 2021 1960 model 400 or 550 1961 model 401 or 551 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,565 #20 Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, wallfish said: This one started it's life as a 1961 551 if the trans mount part of that frame is original For not only my own learnin' but for others as well. What are you seeing that I missed on the tranny mount and frame that says 551 to you? Edited November 30, 2021 by Achto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,146 #21 Posted November 30, 2021 to the Buck. Looks like the Round Hood gurus got you covered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #22 Posted November 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Achto said: For not only my own learnin' but for others as well. What are you seeing that I missed on the tranny mount and frame that says 551 to you? You made me blow it up look closer. At first it looks like it's the mount for a 2 pc trans but now it looks like the side plates of the 3 pc. you are correct, 3 pc trans makes it a 401 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,072 #23 Posted November 30, 2021 Notice the frt axle. RJ's are straight across. This is a 60 Suburban. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #24 Posted November 30, 2021 These are RJs-1958 and 1959 versions. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
