Raider 2 #1 Posted May 6, 2012 I've been wanting a Kohler twin powered gear drive tractor. I see WH made the 418-8 for two years only. Are there many out there? What would one cost in working condition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 2 #2 Posted May 6, 2012 Is that electric lift a good thing??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zieg72 209 #3 Posted May 6, 2012 Is that electric lift a good thing??? I had a 417-8 with an electric lift. Very slow up and down when working with a snow blade and it is a big draw on the electrical system when plowing at night. Still better than manual but hydraulic is the best IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattd860 162 #4 Posted May 6, 2012 I have a 418-8 and LOVE it. I actually prefer it over any of my other tractors because I love the 8-speed & electric lift combo. The electric lift is a little slow but I like it because I can easily adjust the height of the plow blade. They make a 418-A if you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #5 Posted May 6, 2012 I had one in very good cond and it was a great running tractor that I used only to mow and till, so the electric lift worked excellent for those purposes. I really liked that tractor about the best of all WH 300/400/500 series. I payed a good price(500) as I bought it with another tractor at the same time, sold it for 1000. Since I sold it, I have not come across another, but it has to do with location also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 2 #6 Posted May 7, 2012 I must have been half asleep. I meant 417-8, Kohler powered. I know of one for sale, not as nice as I'd like condition wise but I've never seen another. Not sure if I should take it or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zieg72 209 #7 Posted May 7, 2012 417-8's are more plentiful than 418-8's. Both worthy machines... Don't rule out a 520-8 if you run across one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
