cdsl810 181 #1 Posted August 2, 2015 Is there anything particularly bad about the Eaton 7 that's in the 312-A. I can pick up a 312-A for basically gas money tomorrow. Just checking to see if it has any known flaws. I'm thinking of giving it to my in-laws and taking back the 520-H of mine that they are using. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,875 #2 Posted August 2, 2015 Is there anything particularly bad about the Eaton 7 that's in the 312-A. I can pick up a 312-A for basically gas money tomorrow. Just checking to see if it has any known flaws. I'm thinking of giving it to my in-laws and taking back the 520-H of mine that they are using. It's worth it just to get your 520 back. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #3 Posted August 2, 2015 Yup! Get your 520 back and hope that the 312-A lasts a season or two or three. Who knows. The 700 Eaton is a light duty tranny more geared towards mowing and pulling a cart around. If they push snow, I wouldn't do it!. It's OK for a snowblower since it's not pushing snow. No tilling period! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #4 Posted August 2, 2015 Agreed, for that price you cant go wrong with a horizontal shaft horse. Especially if you get a 520 back! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #5 Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Chris, my 312-A has over 1200 hours on it. I think it lasted more than two or three seasons. It is all in how they are used - and abused.You might consider a fluid change, and of course the normal maintenance. Edited August 2, 2015 by shallowwatersailor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdsl810 181 #6 Posted August 3, 2015 Well, didn't end up getting the tractor. See my next topic for detials, "Craigslist Nightmare" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
