Big Sale Has Started - UPDATED 07-31-25 (01 Apr 2025)

As some of you know my dad passed away 2 months ago today, on May 31, 2025. I posted it in the Members Only section when it happened. Thanks to all of you who have offered kind words on the forum, with phone calls, and visits in person during this time.

The Big Sale is on but not like originally planned, it is a by appointment type of thing now. I don't have the manpower, or the desire to do a big event like originally planned, I just need to sell a lot of parts that are taking up too much space here. I have been told and believe we are overloaded with Wheel Horse parts like no one has ever seen. Peeps have already been coming in from different parts of the country and buying a lot of stuff due to seeing the sale page, and seeing we are the only Wheel Horse only business in the USA that does things on the scale we do. The sale will continue for awhile until I free up some more space but you may not want to wait too long as things are being sold every day and there are limits to how many of certain parts will be sold.

As it says on the page it is still under construction and the page isn't finished yet. I've had a ton of calls for parts and the Big Sale Page may help answer some questions about what is here before peeps call. I hope that page is also clear that we DO NOT SHIP anything... This is a by appointment type of thing now. Be sure to call before you come to make sure the day isn't already full with peeps scheduled to come in, and make sure what you want is still available.

417 engine mount plate

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27 Feb 2019 20:08 #15250 by Bert
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Hey all, I’m in search of a solid engine plate from a 417 or a 418 to mount my kt 17 series 2 kohler on the frame.
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27 Feb 2019 21:41 #15253 by Geno
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Hey Bert. They didn't make those too many years and may be hard to find. I have a KT17 off of one of my C-175's that is on the list to rebuild that I could get the dimensions off of so you could make one. What tractor is this going on?

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28 Feb 2019 17:42 #15255 by Geno
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I went on and took a pic of it so you could see it. It is 1/4" thick steel plate, OD is 11 3/4" x 9". 4 holes to mount in the standard frame holes, and 4 holes for the KT-17 with a hole for the oil drain. In case you never checked the holes for the Kohler mount, they are directional. The 2 on the PTO side frame rail are closer together than the 2 on the fan side frame rail. If your frame is old enough it won't have 2 notches in the right side, you will have to make them as well, they are for the bolt heads that mount the 17, nuts go on the top.

If you decide to make one and need more measurements let me know. :thumb1

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01 Mar 2019 16:48 #15260 by Bert
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Thanks Geno, thats the type I’m hunting.
I’ve been thinking I’d have to make one and the measurements will likely be very helpful.
I just figured I’d post a wanted add first.
I’ve been pondering grabbing one from a 500 series from eBay and drilling it but I doubt it would look right. :surprised

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01 Mar 2019 17:45 #15261 by Geno
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This engine isn't going on an older short frame is it?

There are a few different 500 series plates, they will also all have a PTO lower bracket built in for one of the the shorter bell arms, there are a few of those as well. Some brackets have relay mounts on the front some don't, some have raised PTO brackets, some don't. Bottom line is they will all prob have to be modified and cut on lol.

I happen to have 2 different ones sitting on top of each other in the back so I took a pic.

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02 Mar 2019 10:10 #15262 by Bert
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I took some pictures to help me explain what I’m up to, probably should have led with them :confused1
I’m somewhat downsizing and swapping engines and other parts to build and keep what I’d consider my ideal herd.
My grey work horse that my uncle bought new in 85 (it’s an 84 model) will be back on mowing duty. I robbed the engine off my 165 to bring it back to life.
The 175 is a pos mut but has a great series 2 wheel horse spec replacement engine. That’s going in the 165. I’ve got a 417 that’s original and in near perfect condition. I like that setup better than the shaker mount so wanna incorporat that style setup on a black hood :yes
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02 Mar 2019 14:41 #15263 by Geno
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Can you use the shaker plate for the steel mount? If you cut off the upward swing for the rubber mounts is there enough room left to drill the holes to mount it directly to the frame? Unless you want it factory that is...

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02 Mar 2019 16:00 #15264 by Bert
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Very good question, I hadn’t thought of that.
I’ll check and post either way.

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