Nemo1984 6 #1 Posted Wednesday at 10:11 PM Got this 416-8 with a Kohler I am working to make a reliable tractor again. I'd like to identify the exact model, and it does not have a label on the fender anymore. Are there any specific details I can look for that are unique enough to tell me the year and model of this 416-8?. The engine label is there, but faded badly enough to no longer be legible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemo1984 6 #2 Posted Wednesday at 10:24 PM I've narrowed it down to 31-16K801, 31-16K802, 31-16K803, or 31-16K804. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemo1984 6 #3 Posted Wednesday at 10:25 PM Narrow down now to 31-16K803, or 31-16K804, 1987 or 1988 because it is the Kohler Magnum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,511 #4 Posted Wednesday at 10:34 PM If you can read the first 2 digits of the 10-digit Kohler serial number that may narrow it down. Engine made in 1986 could land on a 1987 tractor. Engine made in 1987 could land on a 1987 or 1988 tractor. Engine made in 1988 would land on a 1988 tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 69,879 #5 Posted Wednesday at 10:45 PM Most Wheel Horse parts are interchangeable so if you can't find the exact year there isn't too much to worry about. A 416-8 is a great tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemo1984 6 #6 Posted Wednesday at 10:51 PM I think I have my answer now. It's got the older steering wheel, and from what I am reading from others that makes it a 1987 31-16K803 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The real milo 1 #7 Posted 4 hours ago On 10/28/2026 at 3:11 PM, Nemo1984 said: Got this 416-8 with a Kohler I am working to make a reliable tractor again. I'd like to identify the exact model, and it does not have a label on the fender anymore. Are there any specific details I can look for that are unique enough to tell me the year and model of this 416-8?. The engine label is there, but faded badly enough to no longer be legible. Could you post a picture of the older steering wheel you used to narrow it down? Would make this a handy reference for the next person trying to identify one with a missing tag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,511 #8 Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, The real milo said: Could you post a picture of the older steering wheel you used to narrow it down? Would make this a handy reference for the next person trying to identify one with a missing tag. Do you have the K341 or the M16 engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 26,531 #9 Posted 2 hours ago 41 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Do you have the K341 or the M16 engine? That engine sure looks like a Magnum to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,511 #10 Posted 1 hour ago To me also but the photo was not posted by current poster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
