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FAQs

When was the last Wheel Horse tractor made? ›

The Wheel Horse name was eliminated from production after 2007.

The location of the model number and serial number will vary, depending on your model. Some places to check include the left or right side of the frame, the rear left-hand side near the battery, beneath the seat on the mower's frame near the springs, under the hood or near the engine.

The company offered 22 tractor attachments, and employed 500 at its South Bend plant before Wheel Horse Products was sold to American Motors Corp. in 1975. In 1986, the company was sold to Toro. After 20 more years of selling the product, Toro dropped the brand from its product line in 2006.

When you want to identify the year of your tractor, you can look at several things. First and foremost is the tractor serial number, which is stamped into an aluminum plate located on the right side of your tractor, on the steering gear housing. Use the tractor serial number table to look up the year.

The first number denotes the size and family of the tractor and the next three numbers specify the approximated engine horsepower. The first letter following the number indicates the capability and features of the tractor.

Tires have numbers listed on the sidewall that tell you the tire's type, width, aspect ratio, construction type, diameter, load index, and speed rating. Tire numbers change depending on these seven factors, but all manufacturers use the same tire code system.

The White tractor line was produced by AGCO from 1991 through 2001 when the White line was merged with AGCO-Allis to create the AGCO brand. The White name continued on under AGCO with the White Planter division until 2021 at which point, the planter line was absorbed into the Massey Ferguson brand of AGCO products.

By 1933, tractor companies began offering models with rubber tires already mounted on rims and by the time 1940 rolled around, 95% of new tractors feature rubber tyres.

Oliver tractors were manufactured until 1976 when the last Oliver 2255 rolled down the assembly line. The silver-colored White tractors had replaced the Oliver tractor. Throughout the many mergers and corporation maneuvering, nothing remains of the original Oliver company, which began its legacy in South Bend, Indiana.

When did the tractor replace the horse? ›

By the 1940s tractors had successfully displaced mules and horses on the farm. This was a major turning point as farmers were able to harvest more crops and boost production dramatically.