Ed Kennell 35,724 #1 Posted September 22, 2017 I used the newly acquired 417 Auto with the 48" deck for mowing duty yesterday. I like the big tractor feel and sound of the twin Kohler. And that 48" deck makes a nice cut. But, now I remember why I converted the 520 to a dedicated snow chucker. Those twins throw too much heat to use as a mower in this 85 degree heat. May be a dedicated plow tractor is coming. 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilford wh 21 #2 Posted September 22, 2017 That twin might be warm but the hub caps make it cool. 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,727 #3 Posted September 22, 2017 Really Ed... baby moonz 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,902 #4 Posted September 22, 2017 Check the "thermostat " Ed! 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,724 #5 Posted September 22, 2017 1 hour ago, squonk said: Check the "thermostat " Ed! Now Mike, don't start that up. 6 hours ago, WHX12 said: Really Ed... baby moonz Hey, they came with the deal Jim. Ya think I should add some spinners? 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,626 #6 Posted September 22, 2017 43 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Ya think I should add some spinners? We can deck it out real well! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,876 #7 Posted September 22, 2017 8 hours ago, WHX12 said: Really Ed... baby moonz Jim what is wrong with moons? It is a cheap dress up. Just my 4 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,727 #8 Posted September 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Retierd Wrencher said: Jim what is wrong with moons Not a dang thing Wrencher... I should have said it's always nice when an unexpected score come with caps! That is one nice 1257 your sitting on there as well! Seat is perfect! Good one Richard! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #9 Posted September 22, 2017 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: We can deck it out real well! Don't forget your curb feelers. 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,727 #10 Posted September 22, 2017 1 minute ago, AMC RULES said: curb feelers Moon protectors! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,724 #11 Posted September 22, 2017 7 hours ago, 953 nut said: We can deck it out real well! She would look good on the hood Dick, but the hot kohler might lite up her grass skirt. 4 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Don't forget your curb feelers. No curbs where I live Craig, but they may save the rattlesnakes and rabbits from getting sliced and diced. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #12 Posted September 22, 2017 LOL! OK Ed...call 'em your corn protectors. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,785 #13 Posted September 23, 2017 On a serious note (please note that I am never serious!) it appears to me that the 417 was the only tractor that came factory with those baby moons. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I was lucky enough to inherit a 417-A and now use it as my dedicated snow blower. I posted these pictures and then realized you can't even see the baby moons!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,724 #14 Posted September 23, 2017 I knew this tractor was unique. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,936 #15 Posted September 23, 2017 I use a 418-a to mow with and never really noticed it being too hot. Of course when its almost 100* out, I don't guess I would. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites