RetroMower 349 #1 Posted January 23, 2022 I'm really good at identifying the model of a wheel horse when it's clearly labeled on the hood or belt guard but not so good if that is missing. Looks to be in good shape besides the missing engine. I'd laod up more pics but the seller thought one was sufficient 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,085 #2 Posted January 23, 2022 Sometimes the date code cast into the transmission can clarify, but otherwise that is a 58 or 59 RJ. There were literally 10 times as many 59s produced over 58s. They were mechanically and cosmetically identical. Looks good! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroMower 349 #3 Posted January 23, 2022 Even with my limited wh knowledge I'm fairly sure being an RJ is a desirable model. What engines were these equipped with? Also wondering if the $325 price is in the ballpark 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #4 Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, RetroMower said: What engines were these equipped with? Also wondering if the $325 price is in the ballpark For me at $325 I'd be in the truck & on my way to get it. The engine would be a Kohler K91. Edited January 23, 2022 by Achto 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,355 #6 Posted January 24, 2022 Look here for a casting date near the shifter. This one is K27-9 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #7 Posted January 24, 2022 1 pic from the seller is sufficient for that one! RJ58 or 59. Probably 59 if that's the original seat but 58 and 59 were all tagged RJ-58. The tag on that one is missing or possibly painted over. Front left frame rail was the location for it. Expect to pay for some parts like a belt guard and heat shield along with an engine. K91 or a Clinton B1290 will round that out nicely! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroMower 349 #8 Posted January 24, 2022 40 minutes ago, cafoose said: Look here for a casting date near the shifter. This one is K27-9 I was going to ask where this was so I can ask the seller but it's been answered already 28 minutes ago, wallfish said: Expect to pay for some parts like a belt guard and heat shield along with an engine. K91 or a Clinton B1290 will round that out nicely! Were both of these options pullstart? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #9 Posted January 24, 2022 Yes. There were some electric start optional accessories for those engines but not offered from Wheel Horse. Dealers may have added electric starters to those engines though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
