Best belt puller. Sears or Wheelhorse? Why?

[Dagwoodz]

I asked the question and hope this is the answer. It has a belt from the engine to the driveshaft with a disc clutch. I hope it pulls as good as it looks.

[Johnnyby68]

only problem with those is getting more pressure on the clutch but with the tires that are on it you shouldnt have a problem....... should run pretty good with the kohler motor

[Hugh-SS/16]

Bolens' best attribute is the locking diff IMO

[Johnnyby68]

this one doesnt have that..... but does that have a cub rear end? i wondered why it looks stretched... if so gesh that looks like its original.... very light frame but strong

[LilysDad]

Originally Posted by Small Fry

I guy over on the yahoo group pulled with a sears but he put a wheel horse trans in it and a 16 hp kohler.

Sears vs Wheel Horse - If you were using dealer stock tractors, this would be a realistic question. But, you're all modifying these so much that it pretty much doesn't matter what you start with. You can put MTD sheet metal on a strong puller.

[Johnnyby68]

Originally Posted by LilysDad

Sears vs Wheel Horse - If you were using dealer stock tractors, this would be a realistic question. But, you're all modifying these so much that it pretty much doesn't matter what you start with. You can put MTD sheet metal on a strong puller.

like you said when ya use dealer stock tractors then it just comes down to setup and driver.... just peoples preference on which tractor they like.... when ya get into modding motors and putting heavy weight on a tractor they'll all break, everything has a weak point.... even the cub guys with built trannies break also.... basically the same thing with cars... you may have a fast car but there is always somebody faster

[Dagwoodz]

Or with more money.

[Hugh-SS/16]

I think its funny how my current puller (GT/19.9) has cost me a total of $200. That includes the tractor, weight bracket materials, and tires.

My SS/16 cost me about 600 with less weight and smaller tires

[WV Sears]

Well Hugh, I have you beat. My Cub only cost $75, and Ive only put $50 in it (so far).

[Hugh-SS/16]

But its a Cub... lol. I would take my 19.9 over just about any Cub

[Dane in PA]

Originally Posted by Hugh-SS/16

But its a Cub... lol. I would take my 19.9 over just about any Cub

Hold your tongue boy. You haven't pulled transfer, or in weight classes. There is no 1300lb tractor in any of my local classes. You weigh about 200lb less then the weights your pulling. A stock Sears 19.9 vs. a stock Cub with similar HP, the cub is going to win.

[Hugh-SS/16]

Originally Posted by Dane in PA

Hold your tongue boy. You haven't pulled transfer, or in weight classes. There is no 1300lb tractor in any of my local classes. You weigh about 200lb less then the weights your pulling. A stock Sears 19.9 vs. a stock Cub with similar HP, the cub is going to win.

I would take that bet.

[Cam-Shaft]

Originally Posted by Hugh-SS/16

I would take that bet.

The 19.9 is a beast...

[Hugh-SS/16]

Past about 1500rpms, the 19.9 just does NOT bog or lug or lose power. it just keeps going.

[Cam-Shaft]

Originally Posted by Hugh-SS/16

Past about 1500rpms, the 19.9 just does NOT bog or lug or lose power. it just keeps going.

when doing what?