pumper.atv 26 #1 Posted November 13, 2012 i have a chance to buy a 418-a for $150 with deck that is not running due to broken rod owner started to tear motor and tractor apart to rebuild and restore. I have not had any experience with the newer horses and was wondering what you guys thinks about these :text-feedback: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #2 Posted November 13, 2012 If the deck is nice it is worth that alone. I think it is an eaton 11 you could alway swap the motor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #3 Posted November 13, 2012 Send us some pics of that thing so we can give some informed input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 616 #4 Posted November 13, 2012 The 418-a is a great machine. I believe the 418-a was only offered in 1987 so it is somewhat rare. Replacing a rod in the Kohler engine should not be that difficult if that is all that is wrong with it. Used rods are for sale on eBay. There is also a Kohler 18 Magnum for sale on ebay for about $425 that may fit. The parts of the machine are certainly worth a lot more the $150 but are you really up to fixing it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumper.atv 26 #5 Posted November 13, 2012 fixing them up is not a problem for me its that its over 3 hrs away one way and was wondering if it was truly worth it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #6 Posted November 13, 2012 If fixing it up is no problem, including the $$$'s needed for the engine, I'd jump on it. Heck - I'd jump on it for the deck and tractor chassis, between them you can get your $$$'s back for parts. Good luck, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 616 #7 Posted November 13, 2012 It looks to be very clean. It must have been kept inside. It looks like it would be very easy to clean it up. You could put many different engines in it although I would want to fix the original engine or find another twin Kohler that would be an easy drop in. I really like the automatics and I really like the twin Kohler engines. There are a lot of parts available. I also like the stick on the floor rather than on the column like the newer 91 to 97 machines. The drive belt idler pulley likely needs to be replaced also. If you have the time it is definitely worth $150. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 474 #8 Posted November 13, 2012 Would love to have a 418!!! I've driven farther for less... :roll: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #9 Posted November 13, 2012 Looks like an excellent candidate for reconstruction. Even so, parts worth plenty. You could probably use a K horizontal; 12, 14, 16. However, don't know 'bout the wiring. My 416 and 414 both without tail lights. My Raider 12 has a cigarette lighter though. :happy-jumpeveryone: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #10 Posted November 13, 2012 OK judging by the pics, is it worth $150? YES Is it worth the money you will spend in fuel to go get it? YES I have a 417-A and love it! Its the same machine with one less horsepower. If the 418 were in my hands, I would get it completely clean (fuel tank included), replace the seat, then take my time and look for a good running (low hour if possible) Magnum 18 or 20 horsepower engine to bolt right in. Then while waiting for that "Just Right" engine to come along. I would strip and repaint the deck, replace the blades and nuts that hold them to the spindles, clean those pulley's and replace the belts. If you spend $500 for a replacement engine and $50 for a replacement seat, then you will easily have $900 or more invested in it when it is running and working. For me, I know it is worth that easily. Being patient and finding the right engine is going to be the most important thing regarding bringing the 418 back to being a working and earning its keep LAGT. Based on my experience with these things, I would jump on it and have a really nice Wheel Horse by Spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #11 Posted November 13, 2012 I'd be all over that before its GONE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #12 Posted November 13, 2012 The 48" deck looks to be worth the $150 (from the pic) and you get a free tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,199 #13 Posted November 13, 2012 For the money probably OK but think about the cost of getting it. Being somewhat contrarian here... if the previous owner managed to throw a rod either the unit had a lot (really lot) of hours or he didn't change the oil very often. Either way it means that the Eaton Hydro has A: a lot of hours on it or B wasn't taken care of (oil and filter changes) so it may not work well when you put in a new engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #14 Posted November 13, 2012 For $150? Yep, I'd be all over that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #15 Posted November 14, 2012 The 48" deck looks to be worth the $150 (from the pic) and you get a free tractor. Keep the deck 'n all. Rebuilt the Horse! An excellent find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #16 Posted November 14, 2012 Uhhhhh, did you get it yet??? :confusion-waiting: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
