1996 Wheel Horse 314-8

[Margie 1]

Hi everyone!! I’m new to this forum and new to tractors in general. Recently fell in love with Wheel Horses. I would love if anyone here could give me some advice. My property 2 acre property has some slight hills and I have some light hauling projects (500lbs and less). I’m looking at a 314-8 with mower deck and snow blower for $1500. Starts up strong with no smoke. 1000 hrs. No rust. Oil and spark plug look good. As a newbie does this sound like a good idea? Thanks in advance for any advice or feedback!!! Have a great day!! 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,361]

Welcome to Red Square.

Sounds reasonable to me but I'm in that foreign country to the north.

It would be worth asking the seller to walk you through the removal of the mower deck.

Then ask if they would install the snowthrower. That way any loose pieces should not get missed and there are a few. Raising the thrower is assisted by a spring - armstrong without it since you have no hydraulic lift.

If you can get the model and serial numbers off each we should be able to link you to the correct manuals.

 

 

[Ed Kennell 46,606]

to the    It all looks clean in the pictures.  Has it been stored outside?    It would certainly be capable of handling the mowing and towing chores.

 

I personally prefer hydro transmissions and hydraulic lifts especially for snow removal.

 

$1500 seems a bit high.       A clean 300 series is 6-700     a good 42 or 48" deck  2-300     good tall chute blower  200         

 

Good Luck.