ri702bill 8,550 #1 Posted February 9, 2022 Did Wheel Horse ever produce a tractor with a Kohler K161-T pull start engine ?? I realize there were Wisconsin, Lauson and Tecumseh yank start engines - never saw one with a 7 HP Kohler like that. Maybe Gary or @squonk or other may offer some info. Thanks Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,348 #2 Posted February 9, 2022 I believe the late 1960's commando 7's had that engine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,500 #3 Posted February 9, 2022 I think the "T " was for tillers. WH 704'S had K161 rope start. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,550 #4 Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) Thanks guys - I forgot about the 704 ..... "S" was for electric start, "T" was rope recoil start. Bill Edited February 9, 2022 by ri702bill 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,112 #5 Posted February 10, 2022 1977 B-60 8-speed model 71-07K801 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,444 #6 Posted February 10, 2022 Also the '76 B-60's, models 61-07K801 and 61-07K802, according to the model list here: Model # list - Model List 1955-1984 - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum It's beyond me why they would call them B-60's if they had 7 HP engines. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,444 #7 Posted February 10, 2022 4 hours ago, ri702bill said: Did Wheel Horse ever produce a tractor with a Kohler K161-T pull start engine ?? ... Curious, why do you ask? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,444 #8 Posted February 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Maxwell-8 said: I believe the late 1960's commando 7's had that engine Interesting... I'm not very familiar with the Commando line, but I don't see a Commando 7 in the list I posted a few minutes ago. Is this maybe a European model? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,348 #9 Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, tunahead72 said: Is this maybe a European model? yup, Belgium built 1968 and 1969 only relatively common here, for sure the most common 60's model (I come across them twice a year) Edited February 10, 2022 by Maxwell-8 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,550 #10 Posted February 10, 2022 8 hours ago, tunahead72 said: Curious, why do you ask? Well, I've got this nice 7HP K161T sitting around and I've got this 502 roller .... Here's one - why wasn't the 702 called the 752?? seems more accurate - they had the 502 and the 552 that year...... Bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,122 #11 Posted February 10, 2022 I don’t know why… maybe it’s my right shoulder asking for more things to do… but I’ve had a hankering for a B60 for quite some time. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,530 #12 Posted February 10, 2022 I'd don't think you'll be happy until you have at least one of every model. maybe even 2or 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,122 #13 Posted February 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, rjg854 said: I'd don't think you'll be happy until you have at least one of every model. maybe even 2or 3 There’s some I could do without. I think. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,550 #14 Posted February 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, Pullstart said: There’s some I could do without. I think. Like the 200 series vertical shaft excuses for a grass cutter .... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,122 #15 Posted February 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Like the 200 series vertical shaft excuses for a grass cutter .... And as much as I appreciate the technology, some of the newer ones with lights and gizmos and whatnot. Even though there are a couple in the herd that fit that bill. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,500 #16 Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) I had a 200 series 1990 210-H. Had it for 20 yrs. Replaced the seat, tie rod end and a fuse. Plowed snow and modified a Simplicity snow blower to work on it. No complaints. Great Mower! Edited February 10, 2022 by squonk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,844 #17 Posted February 10, 2022 3 hours ago, ri702bill said: Here's one - why wasn't the 702 called the 752?? seems more accurate 701 also falls in this category as well. There were a few discrepancy's in the normal 60's model numbers. 1045 = 1055 with '64 rear fenders. 633 = 653 with a Kohler instead of a Tecumseh. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,550 #18 Posted February 10, 2022 Still a swing and a miss in my opinion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,444 #19 Posted February 10, 2022 4 hours ago, ri702bill said: Well, I've got this nice 7HP K161T sitting around and I've got this 502 roller .... Sounds like a match made in Heaven, you have my permission. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,550 #20 Posted February 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: Sounds like a match made in Heaven, you have my permission. OK, I guess .......... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,693 #21 Posted February 10, 2022 I never understood why WH didn't just put recoils on everything. Makes things simpler. Not saying eliminate electric start, but as a backup. How many times has a dead battery ruined your plans? I guess it's easier to manage a single machine. I wouldn't know... But I am definitely adding them where I can. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,482 #22 Posted February 10, 2022 Well without a good battery I believe they would not have spark. Would have to have a magneto to use a pull start, I believe. Bob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,542 #23 Posted February 10, 2022 33 minutes ago, oldlineman said: Well without a good battery I believe they would not have spark. Would have to have a magneto to use a pull start, I believe. Bob 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,693 #24 Posted February 12, 2022 I think 8-10 volts will be enought to make a spark, but it won't turn the engine over. If your charging system is good, but the battery is headed south- a recoil starter will at least allow the tractor to be used a couple more times before replacement of the battery. Most of us have several tractors so it isn't as big of a deal as back in the day when most had just one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
