JimmyZ 176 #1 Posted October 7, 2013 I got the Wheel Horse worker that I've been waiting forever to find. She's a Keeper. 1985 417-8 with 555 hours. I picked it up from the original owner. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,534 #2 Posted October 7, 2013 That is a really nice 417-8 Those must be a family thing! I know you like it but you are not thinking of throwing a tecky in there- lol I noticed it has a lift handle.. I thought all the 417-8's had electric lift? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyZ 176 #3 Posted October 7, 2013 I think E-lift was added in 1986. I could always swap out the KT for the Techy HH120. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #4 Posted October 7, 2013 Nice find. Very clean and low hours. The Kohler KT17 twin cylinder flat head is a great running engine. I believe 1985 was the first year of the KT17 Series II with full pressure lubrication. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #5 Posted October 7, 2013 Its gonna be hard to top that one!!! I love my 417-A. Like Steve, I too thought all 417-8's had electric lift. I learned something new about Wheel Horses today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #6 Posted October 7, 2013 Very nice, clean machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #7 Posted October 7, 2013 From one brother to another all I can say is you are gonna love that tractor, and I have first dibs if you ever do sell it! Something tells me though that you will be holding onto this one. It looks to be in fantastic shape and was very well taken care of. My 417-8 has almost 2000 hrs on it and it is still wicked strong. I like the armstrong lift on yours, one less thing to go wrong...IMHO the 417-8 is the best worker Wheel Horse ever made, bar none. I can't wait to get up to your place to try that bad boy out. I should bring mine with me for a photo op....maybe even a little pull off, you know me, I won't be holding anything back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,534 #8 Posted October 7, 2013 Can I bring my 520HC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #9 Posted October 7, 2013 That's a fine looking machine.Hardly looks used. It should be in the of the month for sure! :handgestures-thumbupright: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaiser 100 #10 Posted October 7, 2013 dayum nice tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #11 Posted October 7, 2013 Can I bring my 520HC? Only if you wanna get yanked all over the yard... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #12 Posted October 7, 2013 Good lookin' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,534 #13 Posted October 7, 2013 Hook them up Ken !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #14 Posted October 7, 2013 If there's going to be a pull off, I wanna see a video! That's a very clean 417 you have there, nice find! Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #15 Posted October 7, 2013 Nice KT powered machine! You can tell it was well cared for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdsl810 181 #16 Posted October 8, 2013 Sweet. Looks brand new. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyZ 176 #17 Posted October 8, 2013 Thanks for all the comments. Next items on the list will be a snow blade, a snow blower and snow cab for the 417. I noticed the owners manual called for 5w-30 for winter running. I usually use 10w-30. What do you guys use for the KT series? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #18 Posted October 8, 2013 Jimmy we don't have the cold Winter temps that you have here where I live. I run 30w year round. And I only use Lubrication Engineers motor oil. Hint Hint, you should too. They make 30w, and 5w-30w, 15w-40w, and pretty much anything else you need. I've been using LE since the late 90's. I even use it in my Harley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #19 Posted October 8, 2013 If your going to have a pull off can I bring my close to 1700lb. D200? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #20 Posted October 8, 2013 Nice ride!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 490 #21 Posted October 8, 2013 Nice machine, low hours too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
