WILL IT START ? - Wheel Horse C-120

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  • @vagabond96h
    @vagabond96h 10 місяців тому +2

    Wheel Horse was part of American Motors in the 70's. They should get credit for not altering the excellent quality built into those machines. My mom and stepdad wore out one of them and bought another on their small farm with a large yard in Indiana .

  • @henrytomlinson3634
    @henrytomlinson3634 10 місяців тому +10

    Don't paint it just love it and use it, it sounds great and it's made so well. All the best from Henry

  • @zman3534
    @zman3534 10 місяців тому +3

    I live in the central U.S my dad and now myself have owned and maintained the same Wheel Horse since 1972. It's a Charger 12, like yours only hydrostatic, with a hydraulic lift in the center and rear both. It used the Brinly line of attachments. Breaking plow, disk, cultivator etc. Ours also has a dozer blade(with down pressure, it'll lift the front wheels off the ground) a snowblower, belly blade in addition to the grass mower. Personally I'd just pressure wash it give a good going over it and enjoy. If you plan on making a show tractor then yes I'd sand it all down and go back that way. Enjoy.

  • @dennisspiehs4593
    @dennisspiehs4593 10 місяців тому +3

    Restore is not a re-paint as you call it just clean it up good it’s a real beauty you have got a real good deal on that congratulations

  • @edkeniston4786
    @edkeniston4786 10 місяців тому +4

    Those K301’s were good engines! All cast iron, could bore them .060” over, the crank is meaty enough to turn, just good dependable engines. When you give it some maintenance, just remember that is a points ignition system, carburator side of engine, out put shaft end, there is a tin cover with a set of points under it. Love your work.

  • @Mudsuitable
    @Mudsuitable 10 місяців тому +1

    When I was a pup my old man and I built a solid axle go cart with a 12 hp kohler, that thing ripped an absolute beast! Sweet Tractor!!!

  • @Will45ACP
    @Will45ACP 10 місяців тому +1

    Wellsir, I vote for a damn good clean and sheep grease for the old girl. It will look great and smell....distinctive. They only get to look that good with original paint once and if it has stood up well this long best to leave alone.
    Thanks for posting this, never knew Wheelhorse were built that heavy and appreciate machinery made well. That old Kohler is the sweetest gas utility engine have ever heard...just smooth, even sound and a great exhaust note. Music!

  • @iaingibbs9589
    @iaingibbs9589 10 місяців тому +2

    Well, it was worth watching the video. Just to see the look on your face as it fired up. The land and then looks like a best bet

  • @mrcrazy6278
    @mrcrazy6278 Місяць тому +1

    They can go through thick brambles taller than us. And mulch them down.. great work horses and I believe the 6 speed version is more common. That looks a great example.. We had an 8 speed one, it was the first vehicle I ever drove.

  • @paulg9483
    @paulg9483 10 місяців тому

    Good to have you back your Lordship, I think the Wheelhorse deserves to keep her current patina a good clean and preserve. 👌👌👌

  • @tgs2251
    @tgs2251 10 місяців тому +2

    Love those Kohler engines, they’re pretty much bomb proof. Howard used used to use them on their 350 rotovators, and they’d work their socks off all day long day after day. As for the wheel horse, I don’t think I’d worry about paint, it’s fine as is.

  • @davida.p.9911
    @davida.p.9911 10 місяців тому +1

    Purrs like a kitten!! 😁 Sounds great and drives great.....mows great! Excellent work!! I think it should be preserved. So i vote for the Prolan. 👌

  • @Michael-hg6ky
    @Michael-hg6ky 10 місяців тому +1

    Give it a ProLan shine and let it live as it has for the last 50 years. I have a C100 that I have used every year for the past 28 years and it is the only lawn tractor tough enough to mow the open field around our house. They are fantastic, super tough and reliable. I will look forward to see what you do with this beauty, they are becoming rare and need to be preserved, used and appreciated. Great video.

  • @CommanderKratticus_II
    @CommanderKratticus_II 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful little bugger. She runs like a dream. Give her a good wash and let that patina shine.

  • @davidt898
    @davidt898 10 місяців тому +2

    Don't respray it Kurt, good clean and Prolan, keep that nice original working clothes look. Looking forward to you fettling a bit more on this little tractor

  • @BCII
    @BCII 10 місяців тому +3

    Hit it with the lamb oil and call it good mate! Cheers from the states! 🍻🇺🇸

  • @beakittelscherz5419
    @beakittelscherz5419 6 місяців тому +3

    I like the UK Ghostbusters style cleaning ..🧽
    Sweet mini tractor.. didn't see that fat sound coming🤓
    Awesome 😎I want to have one of those Cycle Cars with this Motor in it..

  • @pauldixon3089
    @pauldixon3089 10 місяців тому +2

    Good wash, full service, a grease round and spray with prolan. Looks good as she stands👍

  • @stuartrance277
    @stuartrance277 10 місяців тому +2

    Great video , these tractors are greatly underated, but not by the people who own one , they know what they have got 👍😊If it was me , would clean up , wash , do the service items & Prolan , keep it in its original working clothes 😊👍😊😊👍👍

  • @jamessmith7691
    @jamessmith7691 10 місяців тому +2

    I have a dozen w/hs well built . It has a full bunch of attachments from front to rear. If you need deck bearings get them cross matched for a fraction of the price in places. You can use an air hose and shoot from the inside out to do the paper element for a quick fix.
    I sprained my back trying to unstick mine, my fault. I looked it up and the book said upwards of 500 lbs. Good video !

  • @pigpenz2
    @pigpenz2 10 місяців тому +1

    35 year old Honda 38/13 here love it use it as a tractor on the smallholding- wonderful old beauty

  • @stevenclaeys6252
    @stevenclaeys6252 10 місяців тому +1

    Wash, clean & kote it. Let the old girl show her age with pride ! Thank you for another great video. Stay safe out there. Cheers

  • @justinphillips6136
    @justinphillips6136 10 місяців тому +2

    This just made me want to get my old wheel horse back in the garage and up and running for spring.

  • @kirklemcke3754
    @kirklemcke3754 10 місяців тому +2

    Love the original look

  • @jayyoung5423
    @jayyoung5423 10 місяців тому

    Cheers Mucker, over the pond we love these tractors ..thanks for the Collie bit...love those dogs...all dogs actually, peace.

  • @DoctaMidNite
    @DoctaMidNite 10 місяців тому +2

    Lamb oil and lawns. Cool tractor!

  • @fredblogs3303
    @fredblogs3303 10 місяців тому

    Put the biggest smile on my face when she fired up 😁….. I say keep her original it looks in lovely condition 👍

  • @GeorgeBracht
    @GeorgeBracht 10 місяців тому +2

    Muck
    Great Vid! Keep it original. I have a ‘76 C 120 8 speed my parents bought new from a Chevy/ Wheel Horse dealer in Adams, Wisconsin
    Still runs great. I use it for my trail mower

  • @whitestream5233
    @whitestream5233 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent little tractor the Wheel Horse, and the Kohler engines are very good. Well engineered bit of kit and that one look a good buy for its condition . I think it looks good as is with the Prolan and it keeps it nice and original. I like little tractors as they are very handy in tight spaces and can do some work. All the best Mucker.

  • @williamnewsome7811
    @williamnewsome7811 10 місяців тому +2

    I'm new to the channel from the US. Love the content. Keep it up , keep the history... #deaselcreek fan led me to you...

  • @Felixdhreviews
    @Felixdhreviews 8 місяців тому +1

    We’ve got two of these one for cutting the grass and one for fun. Brilliant piece of kit.

  • @brianramsey4097
    @brianramsey4097 10 місяців тому +1

    Enjoy handling a piece of American history it would be a wonderful and glorious thing if America could go back to making our own products and that were made last truly enjoy your channel keep up all the wonderful work that you do thank you

  • @justinsnyder711
    @justinsnyder711 10 місяців тому +2

    They are a beast of a machine. Neat to see one across the pond. Enjoy it Lord Muck.

  • @bobpaterson1845
    @bobpaterson1845 10 місяців тому +2

    Great video Kurt 👍 never had any doubt about it starting 😃 these agri style tyres on the back are over £100 each, one of our club members was a pioneer in getting these little tractors started in horticultural ploughing competitions as you can buya plough called a Brinley that uses the lever for lifting the deck to lift the plough at the back , my preference would be to leave it original every scrape bump dent is part of its history and just so happens originality is my thing, my 1958 is totally original and many people have commented on that 👍 enjoy Lamma 👌

  • @nigelbeiley6668
    @nigelbeiley6668 10 місяців тому +2

    Lovely piece of machinery, pressure wash and prolan ❤😊

  • @billbarnes1043
    @billbarnes1043 10 місяців тому +1

    Years ago I had the 16hp big brother to that one with the mower deck, roto tiller and snow plow. It was a real workhorse!

  • @mikebrunner1577
    @mikebrunner1577 10 місяців тому

    Personally, that machine is worth the work to respray and keep. Wonderful little tractor.

  • @Risenfoenyx
    @Risenfoenyx 10 місяців тому +2

    Keep it in working clothes ,good grease up ,new belts ,good to go .. Great video ,enjoyed it 👍🏻

  • @richardphelan8414
    @richardphelan8414 10 місяців тому

    Mucker you have a antique there and yes she's a Bute ,I love this older stuff from the 50s and 60s ,good to see you Mucking about with it , this would be a good project to Bring Kim in on to give you a hand ,That fuel line is harder that a bankers heart ,Ya got a runner Mucker ,you need some bloody heat in that shop before you freeze your nickers off, Do a respray

  • @joestone2068
    @joestone2068 5 днів тому

    Leave it the way it is the patina looks great. I have these old tractors and I love them.

  • @cheechU38K
    @cheechU38K 10 місяців тому +1

    Purring like a kitten 🐱keep her elle naturelle 😻

  • @ohiofarmer1
    @ohiofarmer1 10 місяців тому +1

    I have a 1968 Commando 8 Wheel Horse with an 8 horse Kohler Engine on it that sat for 25 years before I got it I gave $40 American for it clean the carburetor filed the points and it ran that good those Kohler Motors are bulletproof they are the best small engine in my opinion and those wheel horses are awesome
    How good are they? All OF THE GOOD!! 😂

  • @michaelguerin56
    @michaelguerin56 10 місяців тому +1

    Prolan every day of the week. Perfect treatment for this great little vehicle. Also, a great way to get around a show. You would look like a total prat if you drove around on a golf cart OR a quad and … the mini-Matador should be left to the young fella😁. Cheers from NZ🇳🇿. Have a good year.
    P.S. The Prolan will counteract the smell of old cut grass residue.

  • @angel4hire
    @angel4hire 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm so glad I found you through Matt @DieselCreek.
    My vote, seal it and save the rustic nature.

  • @robbanshotrodgarage5171
    @robbanshotrodgarage5171 10 місяців тому +2

    That is a neat tractor to just putter around and having a laugh👍

  • @jameselderton4414
    @jameselderton4414 10 місяців тому +1

    Proper solid thing that, Mucka. The ‘Howard Gem’ of ride on tractors 👌 Stick with the prolan and original paint I’d say, its not to shabby as it is.

  • @HangingWithHorses
    @HangingWithHorses 10 місяців тому

    Minty video m'lud, I got a c121 a few years back to tow a poover around the paddock. I didn't know anything about them, it just happened to be what was available in my area cheapish. Like you, I'm surprisingly impressed with it. There's a couple of videos on my channel if anyone's interested. 👍

  • @charleshart6992
    @charleshart6992 10 місяців тому

    I like to see both types of tractor restoration ie. complete restoration or retained patina - this tractor is in such good condition it would look great with new paint and decals!

  • @zundappz4
    @zundappz4 10 місяців тому +1

    Hello mucker!! In my opinion its a simple recipe, power wash, service and prolan all over it and have fun with it!! Nice tractor by the way!! Cheers!!

  • @dereham1
    @dereham1 10 місяців тому +2

    Pro-Lan it, Mucker. Good job, good video.

  • @SomeGuysSawShop
    @SomeGuysSawShop 10 місяців тому

    Those old wheel horse tractors are pretty neat little tractors, and I’d leave it how it is I like that original paint

  • @robertbirt5093
    @robertbirt5093 10 місяців тому +1

    Wash and Prolan, keep original. Great video, fantastic old machines

  • @caffrey9762
    @caffrey9762 10 місяців тому +1

    Neighbours ill love that little humdinger 💥 😎, Prolan please & thank you, keep the patina

  • @johnobiro5202
    @johnobiro5202 10 місяців тому +1

    I’ve been looking for one for ages. Don’t paint it, keep the Patina. Just lanolin it. Good vid Mucker. 👍🔧

  • @fredcurrent1843
    @fredcurrent1843 8 місяців тому +2

    Made in South Bend, Indiana USA great tractor.

  • @trevorsidley7697
    @trevorsidley7697 10 місяців тому

    Nice video Kurt. I picked up a 706 in 1988 and it got a page in Tractor & Machinery a few years back (August 2011) ; Got rid as the deck finally rotted beyond possible repair and the shaft stub mounts in the deck cracked.. Got a Toro but it was nowhere near as good. Apparently the first Wheel Horse models used cut down Ford Model T rear axles. Proper Job.

  • @fenlandrob6203
    @fenlandrob6203 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi ya Mucker bloody good video of your little tractor! I think you should wash it down and spray it with that sheep oil it’s looks good with that on it. Fenland Rob

  • @robertbowen2129
    @robertbowen2129 10 місяців тому +2

    Just wash keep it has it was cracking little bit of kit 👏🏻

  • @trevorpearson1832
    @trevorpearson1832 10 місяців тому +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed the video, thanks. It looks in really good condition so I would clean it up and then spray it with Prolan. 👍

  • @wideyxyz2271
    @wideyxyz2271 10 місяців тому +1

    Pro Lan all the way. That old paintwork tells its life story and looks cool...❤

  • @johnmilburn5715
    @johnmilburn5715 10 місяців тому +1

    If you can get the decals; respray. If not; Prolan. Either way you are presenting a brilliant machine in its true colours !

  • @robertmacintyre8065
    @robertmacintyre8065 10 місяців тому

    Happy NY, Kurt. Prolan it. Keep the patterne. Suits the machine. Great wee tractor & what a good job you did on it. 👌👍

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck  10 місяців тому +1

      Happy new year Rob !

  • @89Mechanicman
    @89Mechanicman 10 місяців тому

    I’m a Mower tragic myself, my first “tractor” was a Westwood T1200 when I was 9 years old, which I still have now. I also have a vintage tractor, cars, other stuff but I have a shed in the garden with 5 cylinder mowers, my Westwood T1200 and a Westwood Lawnbug. I love the old mowers, I get them dirt cheap, get them running and usually leave them in the shed. I enjoy the tinkering and getting them going and have had enough not worth sorting that I’ve accumulated enough spares to get them running without spending a penny.
    As for the wheel horse, wipe it over, get the mechanicals right and use it.

  • @mrtrusty101
    @mrtrusty101 10 місяців тому +1

    She lives, awesome little old trusty. I’ve got a 1974 simplicity lawn tractor I use to cart my 6x4 trailer around my place. I’ve got chains on the back wheels and she’ll climb and tow some heavy weight lol, it has a gratorblade I’ve attached on the front. The mower deck shit itself many years ago and I’m spewing I didn’t keep it to restore but anyway, she still runs and runs well. It’s a hydraulic drive, actually has a hydraulic pump on the back that drives the wheels and it’s similar to this old girl you got going, very solid unit. I reckon Mucker, you give her just a good clean up as the paint in yours does seem to be not too bad plus it gives it a sense of age. But old mate, it’s up to you, she would look tops if you did repaint it though ❤❤😊😂👍

  • @AlexLindley-u5f
    @AlexLindley-u5f Місяць тому +1

    Its the Mower Deck that is the achilles heel !!!!!!!!!! - they Rot out from Grass Juice !!.
    Fantastic Tractor though - had a New one in 76 - Best Garden Tractor ever made.
    Though Kubota is the next level up equipment wise

  • @gardentractorcollectoruk520H
    @gardentractorcollectoruk520H 10 місяців тому +1

    Yesss!! I've been watching your channel for years and have been waiting for the moment when you buy a garden tractor. Well done 👍

  • @mattwyatt2375
    @mattwyatt2375 10 місяців тому

    Leave the tin work as is and give her a coat of pro lan , great vid Kurt , nice to see the wheel.horse running and what a cracking tune she makes .

  • @fergalcollins1144
    @fergalcollins1144 10 місяців тому +1

    Very satisfying video again, thanks, I'd polish it up, lovely.

  • @jimdaly5077
    @jimdaly5077 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi from the Grin on your face it is clear that gave you a lot of pleasure 👍👍 as to what next ? I would go down the line of, a good clean then a good wipe over with the rag & lanolin spray. All the best 👍🐝🌞

  • @norman32949
    @norman32949 10 місяців тому

    What a cracking wee machine there Mucker , just a wipe down with the oily rag will do for me. 👌

  • @jamessteele7327
    @jamessteele7327 10 місяців тому

    Grew up with Wheel horses..bomb proof and a real work horse

  • @brycesefonte9093
    @brycesefonte9093 10 місяців тому +2

    Love the patina, Prolan for me.

  • @charlesstrubin5335
    @charlesstrubin5335 10 місяців тому +2

    Great effort! I reckon a good clean then Prolan, keeps it original character, great project!

  • @retrogear
    @retrogear 10 місяців тому +1

    Sheep in a can +1
    Gees, couldn't Kohler learn a thing or two from what they used to make!
    Very nice little machine.

  • @montrocon
    @montrocon 10 місяців тому

    Great job Mucker! I have a 1977 C140 dad bought new absolutely love it works great! Thanks.

  • @neilscully6597
    @neilscully6597 10 місяців тому

    The C120 is a great little tractor. It was the first tractor I drove age 11 and what's more we still have it 47 years later. Just give it a clean and Prolan, it's only original once! Pleased to see you using Witham products, great company we have been dealing with for more than forty years. We are lucky that it's only a 20 minute trip into their trade counter.

  • @MarkSmith-vi3gt
    @MarkSmith-vi3gt 10 місяців тому +2

    Pro lan all over mucker they are brilliant little machines very much underrated good luck happy new year

  • @leenewman4344
    @leenewman4344 10 місяців тому +1

    Jet wash, polish and preserve that one Mr muck, it looks great as it is!

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann 10 місяців тому +3

    Excellent day Lord Muck :) also well made plus say start up super and my cousin Dave has one! He got lawn deck , blade for snow plow or dirt bade on back with arms 3 point hitch and plus tiller for ground turn over for garden work for yummy human foods ! Plus wheel weights and tire chains too also Kohler USA motor gas one on his to! Also Lord Muck give tune up plus bath and use respray solution on after dries up too! If want know my cousin Dave use 89 octane with 5 % Ethonal fuel or 91 octane that 0 % Ethonal in plus grey bottle of STP Total Treatment fuel injection and carb cleaner every year plus month uses it , fuel filter changes , spark plugs , air and oil change ever 3 months of 10w30 engine oil no synthetic type to belts 2 times year! He get belts from TORO lawn tractor or farm company sells old farm tractor supplies like called COOP !

  • @IanMakes64
    @IanMakes64 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome to see more wheel horses out there I bought a wheel horse B81 for 220 USD a few months ago.

  • @darrenthompson6115
    @darrenthompson6115 6 місяців тому +1

    A good deep clean and the Prolan..👍. Great timing as last year I got one Wheel Horse here in the Uk… so looking forward to seeing what you do with it…👍👍

  • @wildefox1478
    @wildefox1478 10 місяців тому +1

    Cool old tractor, I say just prolan it to preserve the patina, didn't take much to get that old beast running again! I collect old chainsaws and I never restore them, I just clean them up, get them running and leave them in their original patina to show the work they've done.

  • @christaylor4904
    @christaylor4904 10 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant little tractors , overhauled one recently because Dad had one in the seventies. Prolan

  • @davidhenshaw3509
    @davidhenshaw3509 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video, keep her in her overalls and prolan it👍

  • @craiglittle7767
    @craiglittle7767 10 місяців тому

    What a weapon 🔫😎 bit that got me was trubble super gluing a coke can on the deck!! 😂😂 Haha love muckers comments ! Keep up the good work mucker 👍

  • @richardjelley3074
    @richardjelley3074 7 місяців тому

    My dad had a rotavator with a Kohler engine, it was a beast! Hearing it fire up took me right back to the eighties, watching him do his veg garden. I too had a go with it when i was about 15 yrs old and about nine stone, it used to throw me about all over the place. I did eventually get the boss of it.

    • @mrcrazy6278
      @mrcrazy6278 Місяць тому

      Was it a Howard gem? as they are a cracking Rotavator and they use Kohler engines.

  • @patkelly7999
    @patkelly7999 10 місяців тому +1

    Mighty stuff Kurt and Puppo, they are not putting the iron into the newer yokes anymore, great little machine, ah leave her as original as possible💯👌👍🙏🙂

  • @daveburns9775
    @daveburns9775 10 місяців тому +1

    Keep it as it is! Looks great.

  • @terryatkinson899
    @terryatkinson899 10 місяців тому +2

    Kim will nab that and add it to her miniature collection 🤗

  • @peterfarbrace3604
    @peterfarbrace3604 10 місяців тому

    Could not agree more..... what a fantastic note coming from that engine 👌
    Absolutely keep it orginal with a good coat of pro lan - looks amazing as she is.

  • @andrewdayman9420
    @andrewdayman9420 10 місяців тому +1

    Prolan it!
    Greetings from Australia!!

  • @slickymick
    @slickymick 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Mucker, beautiful machine and great show. Spray her up in lamb oil👌 keep the good work up.👍

  • @stevenhince4825
    @stevenhince4825 10 місяців тому +1

    Prolan will keep it sweet as it has done some work so has character, I suggest it will look good as it is. Great vid by the way.

  • @tomrogers831
    @tomrogers831 10 місяців тому +1

    Great. Now i want a Wheel Horse. Cheers.
    (Yet another fantastic video btw)

  • @craiglittle7767
    @craiglittle7767 10 місяців тому +1

    Prolan, it's nice like it is . I think it better then if you painted it . Keep her honest mucker 👍

  • @richardparton1655
    @richardparton1655 10 місяців тому

    I was lucky enough to have one gifted to me a none runner, spent about £75 on the very same problems you had.They are such a well built machine wish I still had it .

  • @johnlydon533
    @johnlydon533 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video. I say Prolan. Enjoyed watching. 👍🏼

  • @gchubb
    @gchubb 10 місяців тому

    Amazing little tractor. I do believe that you can get a flexible shaft pto to run a chainsaw attachment and hedge cutter. Connect to the end of the engine pulley.
    Have fun Mucker

  • @chrislovejoy8249
    @chrislovejoy8249 10 місяців тому

    Nice little tractor Mucker sounds great should cut some grass when sorted🚜👍

  • @stevesteve9784
    @stevesteve9784 10 місяців тому

    Paint it, perfect size for someone that has had to move off the land for whatever circumstances but still would like a connection and something to tinker with, more of these old workhorses should be restored and used❤