Imakecups 8 #1 Posted May 11, 2024 I got a 417-A with a 42” deck for free and after some TLC it is up and running strong. Now I picked up a plow and snowblower. Does this hobby stop at some point? 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #2 Posted May 11, 2024 No ,it is like a bag of peanuts, "you can't have just one ". 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87 416-8 horse 423 #3 Posted May 11, 2024 (edited) It goes from a hobby to an addiction. Once you get one you’ll always need another. That looks like a pretty sweet machine, blower, and blade. Edited May 11, 2024 by 87 416-8 horse 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,047 #5 Posted May 11, 2024 to the Looks like it has the hydraulic lift so it will have the Eaton 1100 hydro. The Eaton 1100 and the Kohler twin 17 are a great combo for a snow machine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,839 #6 Posted May 11, 2024 Generally it goes away when they sell off your estate. Good news, is you’ll be in good company until then! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,728 #7 Posted May 11, 2024 3 hours ago, Imakecups said: Does this hobby stop at some point? I'd take that a step further. My Trina and I have over a dozen in various states. She has 5 from the mid 60s. I have 8 from the mid 70s. We've done half a dozen full frame off nut n bolt restorations. To us it's FAR more than a hobby. We repair them. We build them. We maintain them. More importantly.. we USE them. We have several implements. All our restored tractors are put to great task. Hobby? Sure. And also a practical way of life using our permanent equipment. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,842 #8 Posted May 11, 2024 to the forum. You have a snow thrower, a blade and one Wheel Horse. Looks like you are a Wheel Horse short to me. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwood 16 #9 Posted June 24 I just got a 417-A and need to get operator and parts catalogs as it needs tender loving care! Tried to find on the Forum but having trouble figuring the process out! Can anyone help? Gary Wood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,083 #10 Posted June 24 On 5/11/2024 at 3:58 PM, Imakecups said: Does this hobby stop at some point? I HOPE NOT! Here is a link to all the manuals we have on the 417-A https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=417-a&quick=1&type=downloads_file Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwood 16 #11 Posted June 25 (edited) Thanks for the downloads and God Bless Edited June 25 by gwood Still would like actual tractor parts and operator manuals. I now have the Kohler motor manual and wiring diagram, thanks to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,651 #12 Posted June 25 On 5/11/2024 at 3:58 PM, Imakecups said: Does this hobby stop at some point? Nope. It just passes from one generation to the other. ...So far at least. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,792 #13 Posted June 25 On 5/11/2024 at 7:47 PM, ebinmaine said: I'd take that a step further. My Trina and I have over a dozen in various states. She has 5 from the mid 60s. I have 8 from the mid 70s. We've done half a dozen full frame off nut n bolt restorations. To us it's FAR more than a hobby. We repair them. We build them. We maintain them. More importantly.. we USE them. We have several implements. All our restored tractors are put to great task. Hobby? Sure. And also a practical way of life using our permanent equipment. Well said Eric. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,372 #14 Posted June 25 On 5/11/2024 at 3:58 PM, Imakecups said: I got a 417-A with a 42” deck for free and after some TLC it is up and running strong. Now I picked up a plow and snowblower. Does this hobby stop at some point? NO . No it does not 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
