In 1965, wheel horse was among the first to introduce tractors with a hydrostatic drive system, the model 875 and 1075 wheel amatics. Comes with front and two middle weight bars and the weights you see. Thank you for looking and check out my other items. Old wheel horse restoration the lawn mower was used and abused for everything. History of the tractor how the tractor changed farming in america how much thought have you given to the great american tractor.
Look up the model number of your wheel horse in the tractor blue book, also. Toro wheel horse 520h tractor oem front axle spindles pair. Since most wheel horse garden tractor models were for sale in the home market, most had sizes in the 32 or 36inches range. Wheel horse tractor information home guides sf gate. Wheel horse electric garden tractors toolsequipment.
Great book very good condition clean pages fast delivery with delivery. We started collecting 5 years ago and have around 90 garden tractors at this time with over 45 different brands. Its more than a riding mower, very strong and heavy duty. Then it sat for about three years, outside and uncovered. Wheel horse tractor for sale in uk view 59 bargains. Wheel horses first 14 horsepower tractor called the gt14 was at the top of the line. The business was started in the twocar garage of elmer pond in 1946. Penney, roper, roto hoe, sears, snapper, troybilt, wards, wheel horse, and white. The new company decided to end production of the 4 wd tractor line because they are special row crop niche could not compete against the high horse power 300 400. Outstanding, covers everything wheel horse, from 1946 present. It can sometimes be frustrating trying to locate manuals for our equipment so i am going to work to maintain a list of manuals hosted here at along with links to some good manuals hosted elsewhere.
Buy wheel horse and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. I set out to see what folks thought to be the worst tractor theyve ever come across, and i made this top. See more ideas about wheel horse tractor, tractors and small tractors. More than 640 photographs of tractors from the usa, canada, europe, and japan. Wheel horse tractor x3 garden tractor for sale online ebay. Pictures, personal and company history, many charts and a total listing of all wheel horse tractors made up to 1990 with charts of their model numbers and attachments. With 150 photos and vintage advertisements of some of the most innovative and soughtafter cub cadet, john deere, simplicity, speedex, wheel horse, bolens, and kubota modelsas well as the implements designed for themthis wellillustrated tribute also gives the behindthescenes story of how some of these trusty machines were developed, were marketed, and ultimately became beloved by thousands who just wanted to work their own pieces of land. Some models, like the 14 hp 4148 from the late 1980s, came in 36, 42, and 48inch models. Wheel horse hd deck wheel with shoulder bolt 110506, 5188. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Use the reference grounds maintenance tractor blue book to identify the model year. Over the decades, wheel horses corporate identity shifted several times.
They are elected positions that the whcc members vote for. Wheel horse parts and more is owned and operated by the scholljegerdes family. Simply click on any of the white tractors links below to further explore our offerings. The wheel horse collectors club whcc was formed in june 1999 with a picnic now we have a two day show every june. An excellent value for rotary tiller service and repair information. A new series of tractors using vertical shaft engines and a new vertical input transaxle was introduced. Get the best deals on wheel horse when you shop the largest online selection at. Pond started building twowheel garden tractors using surplus parts. I recommend model 853, as most 30inch tools can be installed on it. Today, the wheel horse tractor is a prized collectible in addition to being a. The figures shown here do not represent the sale price of the tractor models involved and should not be used to evaluate what.
In the next 14 years the lawn mower was used and abused for everything from a gocart to a four wheel drive field tractor for us kids to play with. Please take some time to view our collection of completely restored wheel horse tractors. How to determine the model year of a wheel horse lawn tractor. Replacement commercial parts warehouse has been an authorized wheel horse dealer for 35 years. In 1969 they initiated more new products than any other year in wheel horse history. Wheel horse tractor manual, owner manual, part list, wiring diagram, documentation, forum and much more. When you have an older model of lawn tractor like the renowned wheel horse. Story reveals the fascinating history of the beginning of the wheel horse and its. Ever since lowell was little he has always been driving, fixing, and working with his lawn ranger made by wheel horse. We have the wheel horse parts you need, with fast shipping and great prices. Wheel horse tractor manual, owner manual, part list. Straight from the horses mouth is probably the best wh history book available. Allied owned the new idea equipment line and soon formed whitenew idea. The wheel horse story reveals the fascinating history of the beginning of the wheel horse and its influence on the american lawn.
Within ten years, his business had become very successful and began to build a full line of lawn and garden tractors, in addition to riding lawn mowers. This family operation is because of the dedication and loyalty that lowell has and continues to have for the wheel horse tractors. The wheel horse not only spurred generations of garden tractor designers of virtually all makes, but also captured the fancy of a group of loyalists who now meet once a year in pennsylvania to celebrate the little red horses. For lawn tractor parts and accessories, think jacks. Besides the 8850 the jd844 wheel loader and 990 hydraulic excavator were the only other john deere products to get this v8. A wide variety of classified ads buy, rent, sell and find anything wheel horse tractor listings. Wheel horse tractor manual, owner manual, part list, wiring diagram.
I started with wheel horse jrs and panzers then anne found an interest in the bantam garden tractor and at this time we have over 20 bantams. In the 1970s, pond sold his company to american motors, which in turn sold the tractor line to toro in 1986. The companys headquarters were in south bend, indiana. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The model di tractor, john deeres first tractor built exclusively for industrial use, is introduced. To expand snow removal options beyond the dozer blade attachment for its tractors, the company also added snow blowers to its power products with the reo snow thrower line. Wheel horse was a manufacturer of outdoor and garden power equipment, including lawn and garden tractors. Specific rotary tiller models covered by this service and repair manual are listed here. Wheel horse riding lawnmowers for sale in stock ebay. Contains more color photographs of more types of farm tractors than any book on the market. The beloved wheel horse garden tractor brand was created by cecil pond in his garage in south bend, indiana, in 1946.
I am not sure how many volumes were put out, but i understand he is not going to do another book. Toro wheel horse c161 tractor cluster gear pn 7269 bwc4c5. Twowheeled tractor the most widely distributed twowheel tractors in north america are made by the italian company bcs. Wheel horse lawn mower replacement parts fast shipping. Login register forgotten password my account address book wish list order history downloads recurring payments reward points returns transactions newsletter. With a wide range of models available, youre sure to find a. Just as domestication of the fourlegged horse revolutionized the development of ancient civilizations, cecil and elmer ponds wheel horse tractors revolutionized how postworld war ii america cared for its suburban lawns and gardens. With over 200 years of combined experience of wheel horse repairs and replacement parts, you have a question about your tractor or riding mower repair and need help, give us a call at 8009377279 and well be happy to help. In 1982 11 new 50 series tractors from 40 up to 192.
Under their new owner, economically priced wheel horse tractors shared the same pressedsteel frames, attachments, and other parts. Toro continued to make tractors under the wheel horse name for a. Today, the wheel horse tractor is a prized collectible in addition to being a useful and necessary piece of equipment. Chandlers south bend,in chandler south, wheel horse tractor, tractor parts, south. Also according to wayne broehls 1984 book, about the john deeres company, a larger 4wd tractor than the 8850 was supposed to appear but never did. Starts and runs great, ready to cut lawn, or mulch those leaves. Look up the model number of your wheel horse in the tractor blue book, also known as the grounds maintenance tractor blue book, to determine the model year. The information below refers to the asking price of over 60000 tractor sale attempts between august 2008 and august 2010. Tractor comes with a 42 mower deck, 36 rototiller, 36 snow blower and tire chains. While most of us will never see the inner workings of. Wheel horse lawn tractors are known for their standardization across the years. This time it was a 1975 wheel horse c160 that nevin has purchased brand new at. Wheel horse tractors and the toro wheel horse had mower decks that ranged from 30 to 60 inches.