oldlineman 1,450 #1 Posted February 4, 2017 Hi all I just bought a NOS 48" SD for my 1989 414-8 which I have always used a 42" SD deck on. I believe the Kohler 14M HP will have plenty of power to run the 48" deck. What do youall say, will it labor the 14M too much or will It have enough power? Not sure what WheelHorse recommened for this tractor.As always thank you for your thoughts. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #2 Posted February 4, 2017 I think it will be fine! I wouldn't mow foot tall grass with it but normal mowing shouldn't be a problem. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,128 #3 Posted February 4, 2017 You should have no problems... i was just reading the manual for my Charger12 and one of the listed attachments was a 48" deck. That is 12hp and a hydro so your 14 gear drive is more than adequate. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,450 #4 Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) It is a strong 14M around 900 hours no smoke and gives me no problems, I mow regular so grass is not too tall. I thought It would be ok, I have a 1979 c101-8 that has ran a 42" SD for years without any trouble, and that is only a 10 hp . And thank you for your thoughts! Edited February 4, 2017 by oldlineman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,898 #5 Posted February 4, 2017 The C101-8 will run the deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,185 #6 Posted February 4, 2017 A co worker had a 48 on a 312-8 no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,586 #7 Posted February 4, 2017 I had a '76 C-120 auto with a 48" deck and it was fine. Just keep the blades SHARP and the spindles GREASED. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evanloock 216 #8 Posted February 4, 2017 Considering the 953 with a 9.6 hp Kohler used a 48 inch deck....you should have more than enough power. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #9 Posted February 4, 2017 Was not sure what I was in for when I opened this topic.............. I agree with the others. Mowing normal grass length with your big 48" should be no problem. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #10 Posted February 4, 2017 I've run a 60 inch deck on my GT14. So the 14 HP Koehler can handle a Hydro, heavier tractor and the resistance of slighter more rotating mass. A 48 deck should be easy for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,898 #11 Posted February 4, 2017 29 minutes ago, Aldon said: I've run a 60 inch deck on my GT14. So the 14 HP Koehler can handle a Hydro, heavier tractor and the resistance of slighter more rotating mass. A 48 deck should be easy for it. Nuff said! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #12 Posted February 5, 2017 The Horse'll will run a 48" SD deck just great. Mow grass not hay fields. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #13 Posted February 5, 2017 I own 2 414,s and have 3 48 decks and they will turn the 48 easily,n deeper grass is no problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,333 #14 Posted February 5, 2017 4 hours ago, DougC said: Was not sure what I was in for when I opened this topic.............. You mean like this one? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,256 #15 Posted February 5, 2017 Just to chime in with the others here, you'll be fine. I ran a 48" on a GT1100 (11hp Briggs) for many years with no problems at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,450 #16 Posted February 6, 2017 Thanks everyone for your input, yea I guess I could have had a better topic name did'nt mean to confuse some! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
