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Now i've gone and done it, bought a Wheelhorse today ! Picked up a Raider 12 (well i think thats what it is) for £250. It says on the side Raider 12 but when i cross referenced the model number from the tag it says it is a 12HP 8 Speed. My info says the Raider 12 was made up untill 1972 with a different serial number, my serial number (1-0350) is for a 1973 12HP 8 Speed. So, is my info wrong or is my Wheelhorse a bitsa ?

Hi, Yes raider 12 manual is the same. The strap is home made to stop the hub sliding in, later models used two setscrews. That model no is a later style number where 11 would be 71, 12= HP, k= Kohler, 8 = 8 speed. 01 = belgium. That style was used from 77 onwards, so someone has added that later...

it's a good job it's a Renault engine not a VW engine or emissions would be wrong as well

As Mark says, plus- There is a compromise with your Tractor. From your pictures, I can tell you that it is mainly a 1972 spec, but with 73> bits fitted (Belgium used up old stock from the U.S. I can only see a single pedal that will operate both the Clutch and the Brake (some serious adjust is required judging by the Peddle angle).....no problem. The main panels are 72, as the gear lever area is open and has the shorter Gear Shift decal plate. From 73> in U.S. They fitted Seat Springs and a slightly longer (1inch) upper Steering Shaft for Knee clearance. Also the PTO Hoop set up you have is '73'>. Dash Panel is difficult to see. A 73 wiring Loom will have a 3 position Ignition Switch, Part number 103990 . A 72 Loom was 4 position and has an Accsr'y position (101917). So best thing to do is pop over to Redsquare via this link, which will take you to the Manuals section and you can download what you need. You need Part/User Manuals for an 1-0311 (72 Raider 12) and Manuals for the 1-0350 (73 12-8psd) - http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/category/9-1973-1977/ Ignore what is on the riveted plate on your Hood/Bonnet, in fact I would remove it. Only thing to bear in mind is the Manuals/Parts Lists and Specs are all for the U.S. Models/Market. As far as I know, there were never any Manuals produced for Belgium Assembled variants. So you have 2 Forums to play with, if you need any help with it.... and I have both 72 Raider 12 and a 74 12hp.

yep, you're right, the d250 is basically the same as a gutbrod 2500, just a different colour and decals

Slow progress, last weeks navigation canal slowed us down. The calm and wet has forced me to this painting in the dining room Missus not impressed, dog keeps jumping up to have a look and gets paint in her paws, then runs off...

The D250 was built by Gutbrod and did have a Renault 850cc engine.

Thanks Guys, Not a great day, spent most of it out in Norfolk calibrating and repairing gritters, got home late, tired with a headache, and went straight to bed. Still, out for a birthday meal on Sunday

You're correct with the info . 1-0350 is technically a 12hp 8 speed. Belgium continued sticking surplus Raider Decals on them well into 1973 (the shorter Hood/Bonnet decals were from the late 60's Short frame models). So Decals are iffy for basing an I.D for WH here in Europe. The 8 Speed Transmission in it (if original) is likely to be the 5073 model, which was deemed to have a 10 pinion Limited Slip Diff. from 74 onward, they went to the 8 pinion non LSD. Good choice, User/Parts Manuals for Tractor and Tranny are available.

It's your lucky day. Link below will direct you to both what an old buddy covered in a thread on his restoration of a D-200 Auto (took me a while to find it). He (Andy) refurbished/relined his own. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/32405-d-200-automatic-restoration-project-re-posted/ ................and having obtained my Friction Lining materials from them before, here is a link so you can make your own- http://www.autoandindustrial.co.uk/ Hope this helps. Regards.

I have an MG5 which was stolen from an enthusiast, it was more than 3 years before it turned up on E Bay and was spotted by a number of people, the police recovered it immediately and returned it to the original owner. So don't give up hope and keep an eye open on Auction sites and Gumtree.

Not a pet parrot but a very well trained fire extinguisher.. It has been trained to hang on the wall behind me in that photo Well, it is called Project Horse Gut For you view pleasure a very short intro video..... I might of got carried away with the "guts" side of it