Help me identify my new tractor

[bradleydavidgood 1]

Hi,

 

I bought a Wheel Horse tractor yesterday for $500.  

 

I looked all over the thing and can't find any plate or serial number.

 

Can you help me identify it by its features in the photos?

 

Or tell me where I can find the serial number or year information?

 

Thanks!

 

[bradleydavidgood 1]

[bradleydavidgood 1]

I have lots more pictures but at the limit.  Can a moderator approve a limit increase for me?

 

Thanks!

[Sparky-(Admin) 25,825]

Welcome! 
  That’s a 1987-1989 414-8. 
 The data on those year’s was on a decal on the rear fender which you don’t have.

 Very capable rig…I have the same machine here.

 

 

 

[AlexR 3,055]

Check this out comment #7 to narrow down your model year based on the engine numbers

Since you have a magnum engine on there it appears if the engine is original its a 87-89 model year

The model is the 414-8 which is the 400 series 14 hp and 8 speed manual 

[oldlineman 1,747]

I have the same  tractor mine is a 1989, you also have the air filter cover missing.

[sqrlgtr 3,151]

2 hours ago, bradleydavidgood said:

I have lots more pictures but at the limit.  Can a moderator approve a limit increase for me?

 

Thanks!

if you become site supporter you have unlimited pics and other special stuff. It has paid for its self 10 times over on what I have learned and shared with others over the years. Also WELCOME to RS.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,320]

Welcome to Red Square

If you post the Kohler serial number it may help to identify the model year of the tractor.

[bradleydavidgood 1]

1 hour ago, Sparky said:

Welcome! 
  That’s a 1987-1989 414-8. 
 The data on those year’s was on a decal on the rear fender which you don’t have.

 Very capable rig…I have the same machine here.

Thank you!  It seems very well built and strong for such a small thing.

 

 

 

[bradleydavidgood 1]

1 hour ago, oldlineman said:

I have the same  tractor mine is a 1989, you also have the air filter cover missing.

Thank you, I'll get one.

[bradleydavidgood 1]

1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said:

if you become site supporter you have unlimited pics and other special stuff. It has paid for its self 10 times over on what I have learned and shared with others over the years. Also WELCOME to RS.

Bought lifetime supporter $200.  Thank you for the idea!  Didn't know.

[sqrlgtr 3,151]

Just now, bradleydavidgood said:

Bought lifetime supporter $200.  Thank you for the idea!  Didn't know.

Awesome you r hooked now I see future Wheel Horses in your future 

[bradleydavidgood 1]

1 hour ago, gwest_ca said:

Welcome to Red Square

If you post the Kohler serial number it may help to identify the model year of the tractor.

I looked all over that engine and all I saw was a silver plate that looked like it once had something you could read but can't read anything on that any longer.  But it seems like we have it identified:

 

1987-1989 414-8 400 series 14 hp and 8 speed manual 

 

Thanks!

[bradleydavidgood 1]

13 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

Awesome you r hooked now I see future Wheel Horses in your future 

You mean we need more than one?  Interesting.  What will I tell my wife?  

 

I already have a Farmall 140, a Massey Furguson Super 90, and tomorrow I am picking up a Ford 8N.

 

I can't imagine what else I need but I'm open to new ideas like that.

 

I'm really impressed by the quality that this thing seems to have which is rare.  

 

Are they as good as they seem to be?

 

I'm good with mechanics so seems to me I just bought the tractor I can keep for a very long time.

 

Good parts available, can rebuild the motor if necessary right?  

 

How's the transmissions last?

 

Are there any weak links that can't be fixed?

 

Thanks!