Kevin Hansen sent us photos and some info on a 1961 Wheel Horse that he and his grandson converted into a road grader. Hansen started out with a laugh, stating that this might not have the approval of some Wheel Horse purists.

            Using the original Wheel Horse snow plow attachment, it was cut down to fit under the frame. The swivel is fully functional and used from behind the unit, with a lock release and lever for turning.  A modified deck lift from an MTD mower is used to raise the blade.

            Hansen was able to get black horse decals along with an “INDUSTRIAL” decal in a font that worked, and they hand-painted the “Wheel-Horse” on the hood.

            “I wouldn’t do much different, considering we wanted to keep as many Wheel Horse parts as possible. To be useful, a ballast box should be added for more traction. It’s more of a display and parade novelty for us.”

            Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Kevin Hansen, Bellevue, Iowa 52031 (kahfarmer@yahoo.com).