Wheel Horse 312-8 Snow Plowing | Vintage Garden Tractor | Aerial Drone Footage | Kohler Magnum 12

[@Isavetractors]

Hope you enjoyed this video! Be sure to throw a like and share with your friends. Thank you for saving the tractors!

[@billthompson5644]

I just thought I would mention to you, now is the time of year when people are getting rid of their trucks with snow plows on for a decent price.

[@michaelboyle1983]

You pushing her at the end reminded me of a story. When I was in high school my father built a plow out of some scrap angle iron with holes in it for a lawn tractor he had. I think it was an old Sears tractor. I used to call it the Erector Set plow. He was plowing and it kept spinning so I would give him a push. Then it started to spin so I jumped on the back and held onto his shoulders. It would push snow REALLY GOOD then. He told me I was going to break it doing that. I did it one more time and we heard the rear end skip a few teeth. It still worked after that but I didn't jump on it any more. It was pretty funny. Thanks for reminding me of that. I wish we could do it again but he's in heaven now. God bless you all!

[@vikingnorm6935]

Just bought an 89 3128 today in such good condition it’s crazy,1 owner, gave my 2010 Troybilt to my buddy, the older ones are so much better to me

[@wondon2992]

Man this saddens me! I wish wheel horse was still in south bend. My great grandfather had a very similar model , had the plow as well. We are 45 min from south bend . Where wheel horse was made. When I was a kid my parents sold it with the house. Wish they would have kept it.

[@georgekelly5338]

Ironically, your horses were watching a Wheel Horse go back and forth.😁

[@CustomKartsAndMore]

love those 312's, they're some great tractors, used to have one a few years ago.

[@CountryRock2k1]

Nothin better than a Wheel Horse.

[@TonyGeneseo]

Absolutely love and so appreciate your videos Norman !! Not sure if it's your love for tractors or the fact that you're also a Maineah but they always make me smile when u post a video !!

[@tw1035]

Even though I do most of my work with a newer Kubota , I still have three of these old beauties, 310-8, 314-8 (fiftieth anniversary edition), and my favorite, a C-160, that my dad bought new in 1976, thanks for the great video!

[@CraigArndt]

I miss my 416-8 I sold to a friend. It was a great tractor. The gear transmission was unstoppable.

[@ebinmaine]

Great video Norman. Thanks for doing all you do to save these old iron horses. We have four Wheelhorses in the stable right now. 2 hers, 2 mine. Three projects in the works. I'm up in the Foothills just outside of Cornish. Keep up the great work!

[@davidg4081]

Nice setup.I have a couple Wheel horse tractors. A 1970 Raider 12 and a 1076 which was only made one year 1966. I really enjoy your channel.

[@tolbaszy8067]

Nice! Wheel Horses and real horses!

[@davidcasper8923]

That girl sure likes to plow snow.

[@michaelrobb9708]

I could watch you plow snow for hours

[@billthompson5644]

Compliments to you on the music, very nice video.

[@JohnSchiavoneJrBSEERN]

Yes! Much better than that "head banging" that others play

[@rustbucketrevival3186]

Awsome video really cool to watch

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

It did a great job plowing

[@charleschapman2428]

I have the 312-8 with a 48 inch blade and 4 link chains with weights; I also have a C-111 with a 42 inch blade and 2 link chains with weights. I don't use the C-111 now that I've done a restoration on it but I'm going to tell you that the C-111 with the smaller blade and the 2 link chains was better at clearing snow.

[@MowersNBlowers]

Channel is looking great brother, keep on keepin on!

[@a1081042]

1976 C160 8 speed here. Still use it for snow plow, tilling, mowing....

[@ebinmaine]

That is awesome! One of our 4 Wheelhorses is a 74 c-160. That's my go-to tractor. We use it for snow and dirt plowing and towing heavy loads. Forestry.

[@paradoxdea]

Excellent drone footage man! Love your vids!!

[@kenthawkins2418]

You two are quite the video-making team. Well done👍

[@newstuffsucks...5754]

I just got off mine, 6” snow and another 8” on the way. I put Carlisle ags on 8” wheels with 75lb cast iron wheel weights plus 4 45”lb suitcase weights on rack I made that goes in a 2” hitch I made as well. Haven’t needed chains yet and I plow up a grade

[@dominique4822]

Hi Norman, It's Magic 👏👏👏 Merci 😉

[@newstuffsucks...5754]

Do all my plowing with a 96 312-8. I put a 5-20 swept act and reduction steering on. Also has the 520 wheels (ags in back) and seat. No chains in mine either. 75lb cast iron in the wheels and 180lbs suitcase weights off the rear. Made a 2” hitch and adapter that the weights hang on. Amazing what they will push. My plow is a 48”

[@shawnschultz7284]

Awesome Video!

[@guyina4x499]

I only got to plow once all winter It's been bitter sweet

[@greenwoodsbushhogging6704]

Dang, you're still playing in the snow and I'm down in NC working up the compost to spread and get the gardens going for the year.

[@ebinmaine]

It's been a VERY light year for snow for us this winter. Where I live I normally have about a three-foot base by now. It's not much more than half that. If March is as calm as the previous months have been we will be planting early this spring for sure.

[@greenwoodsbushhogging6704]

@@ebinmaine I'm pretty sure we've been declared as a rain forest down here on the NC/SC boarder. Total snow was less than a inch, but I'm pretty sure we're well over 5+ foot of rain. Lol

[@raymorrison5006]

I have 2 wheel horse mowers. I've just done a pto repair on my 312 -8 .thinking about doing a tune-up on my 416-8 .new lawnmowers just aren't built as good as the older ones.

[@7171-Ws6]

I cut a piece of tire and replaced the metal blade with it. Works great on uneven cement

[@josem.2909]

😧 that GT exposed to all inclement weather?!!! Mine aren't in the best cosmetic conditions and none of them have been rebuilt as far as I know, and still going crazy covering them up with tarps or lawn mower covers 😄 hey but is Norman, he can build a whole new garden tractor from scratch 😎👍

[@fitzfarm8694]

I know this may be out of your area of interest/expertise but could you do a review of talk about the temporary canvas shed shelters you have. Such as how well they shed snow, interior moisture, long term longevity, etc. Love you videos. Thanks!

[@ebinmaine]

Funny you would ask about that. We put 1 up nearly a year ago and I was thinking of doing a video about it. The one thing I will say right here and now is that you just can't leave the snow on them.

[@hamrobert1469]

Hello Norman, Very cool vintage wheel horse. I recently found and bought a 312-8 just like yours and now in the process of building into a woods tractor with taller ag tires on rear and taller rib tires on front to higher ground clearance. Would you happen to have an extra plow on hand for the wheel horse.? Thanks--Robert.

[@doomman700]

One thing I hated about my dads wheel horse growing up, no hydro lift or angle. That’s why I got a jd318 both.

[@dagorithe]

I need to get my B80 running again. My nephew killed it. I have a blade for it but not sure if I have all the pieces. It came with the house.

[@ebinmaine]

Norman's got plenty of expertise and parts to get you On track. Great guy. you can also check out the wheel Horse forum.Red square. Awesome bunch of folks...

[@jajaid6]

Where can I see a closeup of the mechanism that changes the blade angle so fast?I'd like to build it for my blade!

[@dagorithe]

Ohio didnt get enough snow this year to even get the snow thrower out of the shed.

[@Mihogan]

Nice! What size plow is this?

[@tractorhyatt7044]

That’s a nice Wheel Horse, Norman! What year is it? 🇺🇸🚜👍

[@aydenguest2956]

I would like to get a blade for my c145 but I can’t find one in ns

[@minnesotaoutsider1083]

One more thing my jd 112 is not starting so I was wondering if it could be the battery or something else. I tried to day and is was 43 outside and it didn’t start

[@M.TTT.]

Looking at a simplicity 3310V, 3314V, or 7010 manual all with the cool grille like the 4040, but only the 3314V has the side pod headlights and they seem impossible to find seperate. Any help?

[@RestorationGarageElroyWi]

Why not "stud" the tires? Same price as chains roughly.

[@benfontaine3023]

Quick question, im thinking of buying one of these and have been told the front spindles tend to bend and the axles aren't as durable. is this generally true? Im looking at buying one with 400 hours that has only been mowed.

[@Isavetractors]

The front axles are cast iron so they are tough. The spindles are 3/4" so they are tough as well. Except for having a front end loader this tractor will handle anything you throw at it

[@gregbetts8057]

are most these lawn tractors hydro or belt drive trans axles ? thanks

[@Isavetractors]

Vintage garden tractors come shaft driven, belt driven, and hydraulic driven.

[@chazstone5699]

Do you have any videos of you un installing blade deck and installing plow ? I have a 312-8 classic i want to install a snow blade on my tractor but cant find what model plow or what i need. Can you lend some help ?

[@Isavetractors]

I have a video on installing the mower deck. You can use that video and follow it in reverse to remove the deck. All of the plows that were on tractors with the attach - 0 matic wheel horses will work for your 312-8. That's pretty much all plows from mid 70's wheel horse tractors to the 80's. You can also send me photos of plows you're looking into buying and I can look at it individually for you.

[@petecentofonti7636]

I have a 314 hydraulic wheelhorse late 90s early 2000s and it has a cracked frame can the frame be welded or do I need a new frame for my tractor

[@Isavetractors]

You can weld it. Add a piece of metal over the crack too and weld that in place

[@petecentofonti7636]

@@Isavetractors thankyou for the information I have 3 other wheelhorse tractors that are different sizes if you are interested let me now I got them so they wouldn't get scraped if your interested let me know

[@minnesotaoutsider1083]

I was wondering what type of oil should I use for my John Deere 112 solid state engine 1969

[@Isavetractors]

SAE30 for above 32 degrees F. 10w30 for all other types. Brand doesnt matter as much

[@minnesotaoutsider1083]

Thanks

[@brianphilbrook5262]

I put one of those wheel horse plows on my JD112. I have a wheel horse single stage snowblower too I thought about putting on it. Looks like it did fine without chains.

[@joebarrett9830]

This is my first time watching this channel and might be my last. "I can't put chains on here, so I need to put as much weight as possible on it" then has the female operating it. Thinking someone may die soon after that remark. hahahahaha.

[@Isavetractors]

Lol. For the record I was referring to the wheel weights and the rear weight I put on. 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@hotrodgavin6543]

I'd like to get a real old mower with a magnum like this one i have 5 kohler commands

[@bigDbigDbigD]

Are the tires filled?

[@Isavetractors]

Not this tractor. Just the wheel weights in this video

[@gardentractorfanatic301]

When’s the one with the loader going to be done 😂

[@Isavetractors]

Soon! I keep getting interrupted. But it is SWEEET!

[@Isavetractors]

That brown tarp behind the tractor in the intro is the whole Ark Loader for the other Wheel Horse Project. It's just a couple days away from being done. I just need a couple of un-interupted days.

[@gardentractorfanatic301]

isavetractors 😂 good I’m looking forward to it I ordered he p.f. Engineering plans and building one for mine

[@zackspencer8608]

That is were for me, being fat is help full😂

[@josem.2909]

😧 that GT exposed to all inclement weather?!!! Mine aren't in the best cosmetic conditions and none of them have been rebuilt as far as I know, and still going crazy covering them up with tarps or lawn mower covers 😄 hey but is Norman, he can build a whole new garden tractor from scratch 😎👍

[@Isavetractors]

Yea I have way too many to keep all under cover. This tractor actually lives full time under cover but I brought it up to the driveway before the storm to get snow covered B roll footage.