I bought a Wheel Horse C-120 for £200 and now have the job of seeing if it will run ! It's a nice piece of equipment and I have full confidence in its abilities.
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@KT-dm8en7 ай бұрын
These tractors are pretty much garden tanks and were designed to last a lifetime. Unlike todays offerings.
@raymondojala22777 ай бұрын
Just give a good cleaning with the proland
@stewartwalls82107 ай бұрын
Sort out the dents and deck then paint it.
@henrytomlinson36347 ай бұрын
Don't paint it just love it and use it, it sounds great and it's made so well. All the best from Henry
@vagabond96h7 ай бұрын
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 .
@zman35347 ай бұрын
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.
@waynedunne45077 ай бұрын
Lanolin’s the go. Keep the original condition of tractor that way.
@dennisspiehs45937 ай бұрын
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
@kirklemcke37547 ай бұрын
Love the original look
@iaingibbs95897 ай бұрын
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
@edkeniston47867 ай бұрын
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.
@pauldixon30897 ай бұрын
Good wash, full service, a grease round and spray with prolan. Looks good as she stands👍
@DoctaMidNite7 ай бұрын
Lamb oil and lawns. Cool tractor!
@tgs22517 ай бұрын
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.
@fulwell17 ай бұрын
Make it mechanically and functionally spot on - blades sharpened, belts replaced the lot - but keep the patina, clean it up and give it the lanolin treatment
@Mudsuitable7 ай бұрын
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!!!
@BCII7 ай бұрын
Hit it with the lamb oil and call it good mate! Cheers from the states! 🍻🇺🇸
@stuartrance2777 ай бұрын
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 😊👍😊😊👍👍
@jamessmith76917 ай бұрын
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 !
@robertbowen21297 ай бұрын
Just wash keep it has it was cracking little bit of kit 👏🏻
@pigpenz27 ай бұрын
35 year old Honda 38/13 here love it use it as a tractor on the smallholding- wonderful old beauty
@CommanderKratticus_IIАй бұрын
Beautiful little bugger. She runs like a dream. Give her a good wash and let that patina shine.
@StevenPotts-ij9ue7 ай бұрын
A good clean up and then prolan
@justinphillips61367 ай бұрын
This just made me want to get my old wheel horse back in the garage and up and running for spring.
@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd7 ай бұрын
Do it And film it And then show us 👍
@garyz20434 ай бұрын
I love lanolin,sheep grease.I'm Welsh : }
@beakittelscherz54192 ай бұрын
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..
@Will45ACP7 ай бұрын
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!
@paulhewer65847 ай бұрын
As much as I'd like to see the video of you painting her up to look new again I think it's better to oil her up and leave as is. She suits the used look.
@davida.p.99117 ай бұрын
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. 👌
@brycesefonte90937 ай бұрын
Love the patina, Prolan for me.
@Felixdhreviews4 ай бұрын
We’ve got two of these one for cutting the grass and one for fun. Brilliant piece of kit.
@robbanshotrodgarage51717 ай бұрын
That is a neat tractor to just putter around and having a laugh👍
@alanenglish96817 ай бұрын
Prolan, keep her honest.
@cheechU38K7 ай бұрын
Purring like a kitten 🐱keep her elle naturelle 😻
@billbarnes10437 ай бұрын
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!
@angel4hire7 ай бұрын
I'm so glad I found you through Matt @DieselCreek. My vote, seal it and save the rustic nature.
@wildefox14787 ай бұрын
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.
@davidt8987 ай бұрын
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
@nigelbeiley66687 ай бұрын
Lovely piece of machinery, pressure wash and prolan ❤😊
@simonchambers6637 ай бұрын
The Wheel horse is an oily rag restoration all day long Mucker. 👍🏻😎👌🏻🚜
@GeorgeBracht7 ай бұрын
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
@leemfletcher294 ай бұрын
Definitely keep it original with the lanolin
@wayne-wango-wever83937 ай бұрын
Give it a little sprucing up with Pro Lan and keep the old girl in her working cloths.
@robertbirt50937 ай бұрын
Wash and Prolan, keep original. Great video, fantastic old machines
@Michael-hg6ky7 ай бұрын
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.
@stevenclaeys62527 ай бұрын
Wash, clean & kote it. Let the old girl show her age with pride ! Thank you for another great video. Stay safe out there. Cheers
@dereham17 ай бұрын
Pro-Lan it, Mucker. Good job, good video.
@terryatkinson31827 ай бұрын
Kim will nab that and add it to her miniature collection 🤗
@stevenbarnett24977 ай бұрын
Prolan keep it as it is in its original condition just replace the hoses wiring that need replacing as they say if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. That’s my personal opinion it’s entirely up to you what you do with it.
@paulg94837 ай бұрын
Good to have you back your Lordship, I think the Wheelhorse deserves to keep her current patina a good clean and preserve. 👌👌👌
@williamnewsome78117 ай бұрын
I'm new to the channel from the US. Love the content. Keep it up , keep the history... #deaselcreek fan led me to you...
@AndrewHCann7 ай бұрын
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 !
@darrenthompson61153 ай бұрын
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…👍👍
@caveweta7 ай бұрын
Best £200 you’ll ever spend. Keep it original.
@whitestream52337 ай бұрын
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.
@fredblogs33037 ай бұрын
Put the biggest smile on my face when she fired up 😁….. I say keep her original it looks in lovely condition 👍
@justinsnyder7117 ай бұрын
They are a beast of a machine. Neat to see one across the pond. Enjoy it Lord Muck.
@retrogear7 ай бұрын
Sheep in a can +1 Gees, couldn't Kohler learn a thing or two from what they used to make! Very nice little machine.
@johnmilburn57157 ай бұрын
If you can get the decals; respray. If not; Prolan. Either way you are presenting a brilliant machine in its true colours !
@Risenfoenyx7 ай бұрын
Keep it in working clothes ,good grease up ,new belts ,good to go .. Great video ,enjoyed it 👍🏻
@Jerry-bd2zs7 ай бұрын
The purest would say restoration but I think it looks better with the patina it has it earned every bit of it I hope this helps
@jbz20797 ай бұрын
If you respray it, the originality has gone. Good wash and spray will do it. That backfire from the exhaust on the overun is ace. Proper old school.
@ohiofarmer17 ай бұрын
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!! 😂
@fenlandrob62037 ай бұрын
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
@mikebrunner15777 ай бұрын
Personally, that machine is worth the work to respray and keep. Wonderful little tractor.
@fredcurrent18435 ай бұрын
Made in South Bend, Indiana USA great tractor.
@davidhenshaw35097 ай бұрын
Great video, keep her in her overalls and prolan it👍
@paulmyhill41586 ай бұрын
Both , clear coat it to preserve the patina and prolan the axles engine and and running gear.
@MarkSmith-vi3gt7 ай бұрын
Pro lan all over mucker they are brilliant little machines very much underrated good luck happy new year
@jameselderton44147 ай бұрын
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.
@andrewdayman94207 ай бұрын
Prolan it! Greetings from Australia!!
@charleshart69927 ай бұрын
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!
@jayyoung54237 ай бұрын
Cheers Mucker, over the pond we love these tractors ..thanks for the Collie bit...love those dogs...all dogs actually, peace.
@SomeGuysSawShop7 ай бұрын
Those old wheel horse tractors are pretty neat little tractors, and I’d leave it how it is I like that original paint
@adephil11693 ай бұрын
No need to paint that ! Just soak it in the Pro Lan and it’ll be fine 👍
@christaylor49047 ай бұрын
Brilliant little tractors , overhauled one recently because Dad had one in the seventies. Prolan
@caffrey97627 ай бұрын
Neighbours ill love that little humdinger 💥 😎, Prolan please & thank you, keep the patina
@michaelguerin567 ай бұрын
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.
@zundappz47 ай бұрын
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!!
@juliangrigg20123 ай бұрын
Hi mucker,its got to be the pro lan,preserve the old girls integrity.
@daveburns97757 ай бұрын
Keep it as it is! Looks great.
@steveb.92047 ай бұрын
Keep it original and spruce it up a bit. I've got the same tractor I use for plowing my driveway and I use fluid film to keep the salt off
@stevenpoff62737 ай бұрын
Ya the first time I seen Lord Muck was on Diesel Creek with Matt. So now I watch Lord Muck also but that's a good old WHEEL HORSE not like all of the cheap junk that they make now days.
@leenewman43447 ай бұрын
Jet wash, polish and preserve that one Mr muck, it looks great as it is!
@user-lq9ml7sr5y7 ай бұрын
Wash it down and spray with Prolan . I used to drive wheel horse cutting church yards. All the best from the hillbilly 😊
@charlesstrubin53357 ай бұрын
Great effort! I reckon a good clean then Prolan, keeps it original character, great project!
@richardphelan84147 ай бұрын
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
@mrtrusty1016 ай бұрын
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 ❤❤😊😂👍
@fergalcollins11447 ай бұрын
Very satisfying video again, thanks, I'd polish it up, lovely.
@russelljohnson48477 ай бұрын
Keep it as it is with a polish of prolan and bobs your uncle re spraying it will only spoil its originality.👌
@Peter-xm6ve7 ай бұрын
Great old machines very jealous
@jamessteele73277 ай бұрын
Grew up with Wheel horses..bomb proof and a real work horse
@johnlydon5337 ай бұрын
Great video. I say Prolan. Enjoyed watching. 👍🏼
@jphoffmann9687Ай бұрын
If you haven't done anything to it yet, I'd suggest a deep clean only and then put something on it to preserve the patina.
@trevorpearson18327 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed the video, thanks. It looks in really good condition so I would clean it up and then spray it with Prolan. 👍
@truckman41757 ай бұрын
Sort the bits and bobs wash it and prolan job done mucker
@wilsonlaidlaw7 ай бұрын
That is probably an American Made Wheelhorse like my first little 6HP one (Clinton engine with belt drive dynastart), which was very solidly made. Sadly the bevel gears on the cutter deck wore out and no spares available but I sold it as a run around to someone else. I then bought another 16hp model for the mcuh larger 2 acre lawn at our new house. It turned out to be Spanish made and was rubbish. It fell to bits within 3 years. We replaced it with a John Deere 285 some 38 years ago and that is still running, albeit without its cutter deck which rusted away and again no spares available. We now use an Iseki diesel three cylinder which is a wonderful bit of kit, with hydraulic emptying of the 500L grass hopper.
@HangingWithHorses7 ай бұрын
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. 👍
@bobpaterson18457 ай бұрын
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 👌
@craiglittle77677 ай бұрын
Prolan, it's nice like it is . I think it better then if you painted it . Keep her honest mucker 👍