papaglide 542 #1 Posted April 20, 2010 Guys I have the Wheel Horse bug! I found a 1995 314-8 for sale. I would like to know more about the tractor before I make an offer. I do know that it has wheel weights(plastic) and a smallish deck (42"??) and it has Wheel Horse ---- Toro on the side of the hood. Looks to be in good shape. Here are my questions: Is it a quality garden tractor or a riding mower? Do I have to be afraid of the Toro or is it still a pure Wheel Horse? Are attachments readily available? Any bad qualities? What are the good qualities? Thanks a lot for your input. I may be selling another Cub Cadet!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,880 #2 Posted April 20, 2010 First Now, do not be concerned at all about the addition of the Toro logo on the hood, that is a 100% Wheel Horse tractor and a very good one to boot. The 314-8 is one of the most versatile tractors out there. It can accept almost any attachment made from 1972 and up and they are readily available. I have seen a 1995 314-8 for sale not too far from me, and if it's the one I'm thinking of, jump on it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #3 Posted April 20, 2010 The 314 is as good of wheel horse as the older ones,most all attachments will fit,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #4 Posted April 20, 2010 thanks guys. Karl, this was a trade in at a Kubota dealer up here near Lockport NY. The sales guy wanted $950.00 for it. Seemed like a nice tractor but a lot over my price range. I now know that the Toro on the side doesn't mean anyhting and that its a good tractor. Can I assume that all the 300's over the years are pretty equivalent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,880 #5 Posted April 20, 2010 It isn't the one I am thinking of, depending on the hours and condition, that could be a good deal for that machine. The attachments are the same over the years for the 300 series, with an exception of a 37" Side Discharge deck but that's not in question here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,297 #6 Posted April 20, 2010 When I bought my 1977 B-100 back in 1993, the original owner had just purchased a brand new 314-8. I recently contacted him and told him that if he ever wants to sell it, I will be there with cash in hand. He said that he will pass on to the great beyond before he parts with his 314-8. He's close to 80 now, so maybe... Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #7 Posted April 20, 2010 Got the bug?,not me! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,297 #8 Posted April 20, 2010 Got the bug?,not me! Rick Rick - you don't have the bug, you've got a full-blown infection. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
