kj4kicks 154 #1 Posted August 27, 2008 Here's the '97 314 that Karl was baby-sitting for me. Brought it home last week, but didn't have time to play with it until yesterday. This one has 96 actual hours on it, and had never had an attachment installed on it. It was used strictly to pull a lawn cart. The PTO was cherry, since it never had a belt on it. I couldn't stand to be the first, so I put a nearly new used one on it. Also found a '97 48" SD deck for it. Added a set of Gator blades and new gauge wheels, then went mowing. Works like a charm ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,608 #2 Posted August 27, 2008 Sweet looking tractor, Eldon. I have one just like it, though mine's a '98 with just under 300 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMESS 24 #3 Posted August 27, 2008 I'm still in shock over you buying a steeeek! Looks like she was to nice to pass up though. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bk-scouter 93 #4 Posted August 27, 2008 Nice looking unit ! Gotta love those newer 314s with the larger front wheels. Watch out for those wheelies, I'm still trying to get used to the clutch on my '99 314. -BK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bk-scouter 93 #5 Posted August 27, 2008 kj4kicks, was that you scoring the tiller on E-slay? It'll look good on this one for sure -BK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #6 Posted August 27, 2008 Nice tractor Eldon you going to put that one in the house over winter :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #7 Posted August 27, 2008 kj4kicks, was that you scoring the tiller on E-slay? It'll look good on this one for sure -BK Yep, the tiller is mine Greg, it will be joining the rest of the herd in the new garage, hopefully soon ! Thanks for the comps guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,647 #8 Posted August 27, 2008 Nice tractor E! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #9 Posted August 27, 2008 Nice find Eldon I wish my 314 was as clean as that :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
92Pony 1 #10 Posted August 28, 2008 She's a beaut Eldon!! But I have to ask (and I bring this up because my 520 is the same way), has it lost a headlight bezel already? What is it with those things?. Congrats!! Wade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,158 #11 Posted August 28, 2008 She's a beaut Eldon!! But I have to ask (and I bring this up because my 520 is the same way), has it lost a headlight bezel already? What is it with those things?. Congrats!! Wade My neighbor and I were just talkin about that and this is what we think. The one closest to the muffler gets warm and since its just thin plastic it changes shape or "sags'". Then it falls out and gets chopped into a thousand pieces by the mower deck . Mystery solved Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,158 #12 Posted August 28, 2008 And by the way Eldon, real sweet lookin tractor . Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #13 Posted August 29, 2008 Eldon - If the headlight bezel for an '89 312-8 will fit your machine, I accidentally double-ordered two sets when I was restoring my tractor last winter. Be happy to send you one N/C if you think it will fit? PM me your address if you want it. Best, Duff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtieguy 334 #14 Posted August 29, 2008 Hey Eldon....nice tractor...and I'm staking my claim FIRST......if I ever make it to the big show in PA again, I want a free ride in da big parade ..on this one! But the 08 show was my last one so guess I'll just have to have my own parade on my pair of 417-A's..... Am still kickin' but just not kickin'n as hard as I was....now just don't ask me anything about my secluded find of an 18 wheeler full of round nosed WHEEL HORSES....I'd tell you where it is parked but I might have ta shoot ya! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 154 #15 Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks for the comps guys ! The headlight with the missing bezel is burnt out, and I suspect the PO lost it while trying to change the bulb Frank, if that's what it takes to get you to the show again, the answer is YES ! It was great meeting you there, and I hope you can make it there again. Duff, PM sent for the offer ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMESS 24 #16 Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks for the comps guys ! The headlight with the missing bezel is burnt out, and I suspect the PO lost it while trying to change the bulb Can we call it "old one eye"? :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
