Sparky-(Admin) 23,150 #1 Posted September 18, 2015 Picked up this grubby nasty 417A today. I have no intentions of keeping it and it will be in the classifieds soon, but it was a good deal, not a great deal but a good one.Came with a 48" plow that is in good shape minus the paint and does not have the wear bar ground away like most. Also came with a 42RD deck that seems to have good quiet spindles but has a nasty rot hole . Has WH plastic wheel weights...question...did the plastic weights only come in one size? These seem to stick out really far, but maybe that's how they are. I don't have any to compare them to. It runs but not great, I may have to give the carb a scubbin, the tranny seems fine and the hydraulic lift works.Pics of course.....Mike........... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #2 Posted September 18, 2015 I have 3 sets of those weights Mike and mine look the same as those. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #3 Posted September 18, 2015 Really nice Mike. I miss my 417... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,096 #4 Posted September 18, 2015 The weights are 75 lbs. the others which don't stick out that far are 50 lbsI'm may be interested in the blade for a custom project Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,192 #5 Posted September 18, 2015 Nice mike! i always wanted to drive a 417..How many hours on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #6 Posted September 19, 2015 Looks like an original, one owner tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,150 #7 Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Nice mike! i always wanted to drive a 417..How many hours on it? It has an hour meter and it reads well over 3000 hours. I'm pretty sure its not the original meter and I doubt the hours are correct. But don't get me wrong...its not a low hour machine ! Looks like an original, one owner tractor. It is a one owner. Came with a pile of receipts and paperwork. It came from a dealer right in the town where I got it (Mystic Ct.)Mike......... Edited September 19, 2015 by Sparky 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #8 Posted September 19, 2015 ...and a bunch of good stories, I'll bet...while passing the torch today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,150 #9 Posted September 19, 2015 ...and a bunch of good stories, I'll bet...while passing the torch today? The key word you used Craig was "passing".....the owner had passed away and I bought this at an estate sale.Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #10 Posted September 19, 2015 That reminds me... one day, I'm gotta start unloading some tractors. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #11 Posted September 19, 2015 Nice Mike! I love my 417's and my C-175. Something about those KT engines I guess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,532 #12 Posted September 19, 2015 That is a really good machine. You may want to consider keeping it... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #13 Posted September 19, 2015 Not a terribly bad looking 417 Mike. How many hours on it? Looks like you may have a little hydro fluid leak on the left side but not too bad yet. BTW, I have only one set of the plastic weights and they stick out just like yours. Its too easy to hit something and crack the plastic with then sticking out that far. Good thing is JB Weld will repair the damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulC 342 #14 Posted September 19, 2015 I second considering keeping it. I picked up 2 of these tractors in April in similar shape. My deal also included a 48" plow, 42 rd deck, and one tracker also reads over 3000 on the he meter which I believe to be from leaving the key in the on position accidentally. I was trying to get that one started for the first time and I accidentally left the key on with a very dead battery and it put another 40 hrs on the meter!!! The other tractor has been my main mowing machine this summer and I have been extremely happy with it. Very stout machine with lots of power. If u were closer I would want to pick that one up if u decide to sell it even though I really really need to stop considering more tractors lol. If you look around here and find some pics of these tractors in nice shape it may change your mind because they sure are good looking tractors when shined up and pretty. Same platform as the 420LSE. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #15 Posted September 19, 2015 The weights I have stick out that far as well. Although instead of hex head bolts, I used carriage bolts from the inside so I have a washer, lock washer, nut and some thread sticking out as well. Pain in the butt when I'm mowing close to everything. I've thought about swapping for some slotted head bolts so I don't have to worry about it, but instead got a new string trimmer so I can give obstacles a wide berth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #16 Posted September 19, 2015 Grubby and nasty?????? Looks better than most of my Horses.That's one model I don't have yet.Got a couple C175's,but no 417 yet.Have fun with your new toy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #17 Posted September 19, 2015 Mike, in this case I really like "grubby and nasty"! I'd be happy with it! A 417A is on my want list. My list is on pause for a while though...I've seen a lot of what I think are good deals in CT! You from there or move there for the deals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,150 #18 Posted September 19, 2015 Mike,I've seen a lot of what I think are good deals in CT! You from there or move there for the deals? HAHA! Been here in Connecticut for 47 of my 49 years!Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #19 Posted September 19, 2015 Mike,I've seen a lot of what I think are good deals in CT! You from there or move there for the deals? HAHA! Been here in Connecticut for 47 of my 49 years!Mike........ Well, perhaps your parents were collectors or knew you would be! Seriously, I follow Craigs Listing from NY to the Atlantic and CT gets me the most excited! Made one trip but I really try not to go that far... You at the Meet and Great today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #20 Posted September 19, 2015 I'm thinking he was there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,150 #21 Posted September 19, 2015 I'm thinking he was there... Damn that's a sexy truck!! And all my trailer lights work.....what's up with that?Mike...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #22 Posted September 19, 2015 Yeah, them lights are the only thing holding it together. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #23 Posted September 20, 2015 That reminds me... one day, I'm gotta start unloading some tractors. Are my eyes playin tricks on me?? Am i reading that correctly? If so, the men in white jackets are on the way! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #24 Posted September 20, 2015 ...or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,150 #25 Posted September 20, 2015 Update: With a carb clean and adjustment its running perfect....now what? I really don't want to keep it ( I hate when they grow on ya!)Mike...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
