876wheelhorse 46 #1 Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) what is the difference between 300 series like the 314-8 and 400 series say the 416-8 looks like same tractor is it just motor or what. I was going to put a 16 in my 310-8 would that make it a what? Edited September 29, 2014 by 876wheelhorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #2 Posted September 29, 2014 All 400 series had 1 1/8" axles with 8 pinions and 8" front wheels. Some of the 300 series had 1" axles with 4 pinions and 6" front wheels. I think that is the main difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #3 Posted September 29, 2014 You would then have a 316-8! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
876wheelhorse 46 #4 Posted September 29, 2014 looks to be very few 316-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 593 #5 Posted September 29, 2014 312 & 314 from 1992 and newer had 1-1/8 axles with 8 pinion diffs. I suspect once TORO dropped the 8 & 10 hp models they stuck w one tranny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
876wheelhorse 46 #6 Posted September 30, 2014 so whats difference between 300 and 400 series ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #7 Posted September 30, 2014 Not much... marketing mostly. Like they said, some of them had the smaller axles and lighter diffs. Other differences were the lights/gauges etc. But 90% is marketing. If you throw a 16hp in and you have the 1 1/8" axles then you have made a 416-8 for the most part. The 416 in later years had a twin Onan instead of a single Kohler. Frame, sheet metal and all other mechanical parts are exactly the same. The differentiation between series' were never very clear and changed from year to year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #8 Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Not all 4 series had the 8 inch front rims... But most did. Edited September 30, 2014 by Ken B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,203 #9 Posted September 30, 2014 Now that surprises me. I thought all 400's had the 8" fronts. It amazes me how many little quirks the various models had through the years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #10 Posted September 30, 2014 Now that surprises me. I thought all 400's had the 8" fronts. It amazes me how many little quirks the various models had through the years. Me too! I'm not sure that the first number really ever meant anything besides the price you paid (originally) for it. 416 > 516 418 > 518 (different model engines though) 314 = 414 (Although some had 1" axles) Mind boggling really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #11 Posted October 1, 2014 Don't feel bad. I once owned a 518. Before purchasing the 518 I didn't do my home work and I took for granted that it was basically a 520 minus 2 hp and a few bells and whistles. Well, when I found out that it had an Eaton 700 in it from the factory and not an 1100 I wasn't too happy! I felt as if I was robbed! And yet we have 3 and 4 series with 1100's.. Call it what you want, Wheel Horse trying to save money etc. but that was a lame move on their part... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites