jfuhr83 4 #1 Posted July 20, 2014 My dad inherited these from my grandpa when he had to move into a care facility. My dad isn't mechanically inclined so I'm now the proud owner of these two One is an '86 310-8, the other is a 44-16. Got them both running the first day, had to steal the battery and a front wheel off the 44-16 for the 310-8 because the 44-16 needs a mower deck belt, my 2 and 4 yr old kids loved getting to ride along while I mowed the yard. I think I had both mowers running and the yard mowed in barely more time than it usually takes me to push mow 3/4 acre Was looking for the deck belt for the 44-16 and I found this place. Now I'm excited. I can get a snow blower, a tiller, and a grader blade? If I could get a small loader for it I think i was dreaming. I do have some questions though. Where is the best place to find parts like belts, air filters etc. Ebay, TSC, Napa? Is the 44-16 good for anything but mowing, ie. Can you put any of the attachments on it? Anybody know the belt length for the deck of the 44-16? Thanks John. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #2 Posted July 20, 2014 welcome to the group and glad you have those tractors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oneroadkingman 53 #3 Posted July 20, 2014 WELCOME to the group .look on the belts and see if there are any numbers u can make out.if u cant just thak the belt with u t a napa store and they will find one for u good luck with your project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfuhr83 4 #4 Posted July 20, 2014 Problem is the belt I have for it is completely shredded. I'm concerned it might also be stretched so I don't want to just measure it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #5 Posted July 20, 2014 Welcome to Red Square. Check the manual section for manuals for those horses...they will give you all the numbers for all the parts. TORO should have most of what you are looking for, but they can be pricey...but they are the right part. Use the want ads section for any attachments you are looking for. And above all...enjoy this sight and your new horses. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfuhr83 4 #6 Posted July 20, 2014 Tried to bring up the manual section but web browser gives me a blank page and tapatalk sends me back to forum home screen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #7 Posted July 20, 2014 can you get to them this way? toro might have one for the 44-16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,444 #8 Posted July 20, 2014 Now I'm excited. I can get a snow blower, a tiller, and a grader blade? If I could get a small loader for it I think i was dreaming. Is the 44-16 good for anything but mowing, ie. Can you put any of the attachments on it? I think any real chores should be left to your true garden tractor, the 310-8. The other one should be used strictly for mowing in my opinion. Its not heavy duty enough to plow or till a garden. Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #9 Posted July 20, 2014 Glad to see you've joined us here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfuhr83 4 #10 Posted July 20, 2014 I think any real chores should be left to your true garden tractor, the 310-8. The other one should be used strictly for mowing in my opinion. Its not heavy duty enough to plow or till a garden. Mike........... Thats what it was looking like to me, but 16hp is much better than 10 so I thought ind ask Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #11 Posted July 20, 2014 John. Welcome. You have quite a collection for a newcomer. Best of luck. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #13 Posted July 21, 2014 Don't base assumptions of power on horse power alone. Especially with newer tractors. The manufacturers way over-rated the horsepower on mowers for years plus the cast iron Kohlers, Briggs and Tecky's were probably under-rated in their stated horsepower. Try this...........get on the 10 horse garden tractor and pull something, anything in both high and low range. Now try to pull the same with the vertical shaft 16 horse. I think you'll figure out where I'm coming from! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 544 #14 Posted July 21, 2014 What he said ,, and welcome to RedSquare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #15 Posted July 21, 2014 Tried to bring up the manual section but web browser gives me a blank page and tapatalk sends me back to forum home screen I do my browsing on my phone. I have to switch to the "full version" to see the manuals section. Hopefully, that's the problem. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfuhr83 4 #16 Posted July 21, 2014 I do my browsing on my phone. I have to switch to the "full version" to see the manuals section. Hopefully, that's the problem. Thanks. That worked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #17 Posted July 21, 2014 Welcome to the addiction and Red Square!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandonozz 168 #18 Posted July 21, 2014 Best part of your tractors are their history and keeping your grandfathers tools working on into the future - like Wheel Horses are supposed to do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 613 #19 Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Don't base assumptions of power on horse power alone. Especially with newer tractors. The manufacturers way over-rated the horsepower on mowers for years plus the cast iron Kohlers, Briggs and Tecky's were probably under-rated in their stated horsepower. Try this...........get on the 10 horse garden tractor and pull something, anything in both high and low range. Now try to pull the same with the vertical shaft 16 horse. I think you'll figure out where I'm coming from! This all day long - that 310-8 will run, pull , plow and till circles around the 44. Edited July 21, 2014 by Golds-Red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #20 Posted July 22, 2014 Welcome to the club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfuhr83 4 #21 Posted July 22, 2014 Why am I having trouble finding info on the 16-44? Is that not the make? I found a 16-38 and a 17-44. I'm not even sure what year yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
