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DoctorHfuhruhurr

I bought this 416-8 last night in the dark. I couldn't get a really good look at it with the flashlight app on my cell phone but it sounded decent and didn't smoke. There's a minor issue with raising the deck which I have to check out but it's probably just disconnected from the lift chain. In the light of day it looks decent and must have been stored inside because I don't see any significant rust and the paint looks original. It has 1200 hours and cost $325 so I can't complain.

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Kelly

I'd say you did ok going in blind

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dgoyette

For $325 I wouldn't compain either! Nice find.

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Raider12puller

That the one on albany craigslist?

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rickv1957

Nice buy,tractor looks great! :) Rick

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Retired Wrencher

:USA: :wh::):):) Nice Job on the find Hope it gives u many years of enjoyment. Gary B...............

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btrrg1969

wow nice buy :) Thats what I mean we just cant find deal like that down here , if I could find deal like that I would have as many as rick

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barns1

Nice score!

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DoctorHfuhruhurr

That the one on albany craigslist?

Yes. Someone else had looked at it twice before me but never made an offer. (?? odd) As best I can tell it seems fine except for the minor deck lifting issue.

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DoctorHfuhruhurr

The owner was going in for some back surgery and didn't want to fix it up so he only had it a day. I can only guess he got it for less than he sold it which had to be an even better deal.

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Don1977

The deck lift issue can be fixed real easy. It is not attached right in

the Tack-a-matic. There is a notch in the lift rod on the base at goes over a rod in the hitch. It looks like the piece with the notch is behind rod.

Good looking tractor!

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tarcoleo

Anon-

I'd say you are a lucky duck! Congrats!

Tom in RI (green with envy)

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bo dawg

Sweet for $325, you did great.

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Operator

The deck lift issue can be fixed real easy. It is not attached right in

the Tack-a-matic. There is a notch in the lift rod on the base at goes over a rod in the hitch. It looks like the piece with the notch is behind rod.

Good looking tractor!

Good eyes!!

I'd say you did goodtoo, keep buying them in the dark! :)

Randy

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rueger-99

Nice Grab! Is the deck belt on wrong?? looks twisted in the pic. :)

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VinsRJ

Agree looks like a good deal. Congrats.

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DoctorHfuhruhurr

Nice Grab! Is the deck belt on wrong?? looks twisted in the pic. :)

You are correct; good eye. I removed the deck but I'll have to check it out. Additionally the deck belt covers must have been loose for a VERY long time because on the left side the hole over the pulley expanded and extra inch through the metal from the cover flopping around and rubbing against the top of the pulley. What's odd is the deck belt covers rattled so loud even over the engine noise it was hard not to notice.

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danno676

I'd buy them all day long at that price, awesome deal!!!

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jimbotelho

nice find it looks clean and for $325 id say good deal :)

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SAM58

I gave 600.00 for a 1985 just like this one, mine has AG tires.

I think you stole it! :)

Good find. :USA:

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