First Wheel Horse 314-8 and new user

[Bolens1220 19]

Hello everyone-

Just bought my first Wheel Horse so thought I would introduce myself in case I have any questions. I've always been a Bolens guy but could not pass this tractor up. Is a MY2000 314-8 with only 160 original hours. I wanted a hydrostatic but could not find this clean. Paid a little more than I wanted, about $1,250. But think it was worth it for such a clean and well maintained machine. I hear these things are really solid machines. 

 

Thanks everyone, looking forward to spending more time here on the forum!

[doc724 924]

Welcome to Red Square.  Wow, that machine looks pristine.  It should give you many many years of good service.

[AMC RULES 36,945]

Wow!   Very nice...

gorgeous new  there. 

[chip61 655]

Wow that machine doesn't even look it has been used! It will last a long time, you will enjoy it.

[benji756 341]

very nice horse

[wildman 205]

Not a bad price for such a clean tractor.Good find

[SylvanLakeWH 24,175]

 

NICE!

[KC9KAS 4,741]

@Bolens1220 Nice tractor, and

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487]

         nice first wheel horse. clean as can be. 

 

Glenn

[Wheel-N-It 2,967]

You got a good deal. That tractor/mower combo was right around $4000 when new. It's just barely broken in. Enjoy

[muz123 1,191]

Welcome to red square!! That machine with the right maintenance and care will last your lifetime! enjoy that horse! 

[Bolens1220 19]

Thanks everyone! Based on the comments I feel better about the price. Sometimes you find a diamond in the rough. The previous owner said it always had service by the Toro dealer every season. I had wanted to find a tiller for it but think it is too nice to get dirty, i'll keep using my Bolens for that!

[Ed Kennell 35,848]

$1250.....that might buy a new deck,   and you got a new 314-8 for free.    

[Wheel-N-It 2,967]

11 minutes ago, Bolens1220 said:

Thanks everyone! Based on the comments I feel better about the price. Sometimes you find a diamond in the rough. The previous owner said it always had service by the Toro dealer every season. I had wanted to find a tiller for it but think it is too nice to get dirty, i'll keep using my Bolens for that!

Yeah, you can sleep good tonight.

BTW, we don't allow the B word around here LOL just kidding.

Edited August 22, 2016 by Wheel-N-It

[Bolens1220 19]

Ha, true! I'll stop talking about that other "B" tractor I have. But anything is better than a John Deere! 

 

So looks like this thing has a 42 inch deck. Any chance I can still get some type of mulching attachment for the deck or did Toro not offer one? I currently mulch and it does a great job. I saw Toro made a smaller 38 inch? rear discharge deck. Would love to find one of those if someone still has old stock!

[Bttatro 94]

Very handsome machine you have there!   I have one from the late 70's that is my weekly mower and snow blower when needed.   You got your money's worth and then some. 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,504]

6 hours ago, Bolens1220 said:

Ha, true! I'll stop talking about that other "B" tractor I have. But anything is better than a John Deere! 

 

So looks like this thing has a 42 inch deck. Any chance I can still get some type of mulching attachment for the deck or did Toro not offer one? I currently mulch and it does a great job. I saw Toro made a smaller 38 inch? rear discharge deck. Would love to find one of those if someone still has old stock!

The recycler kit fits the 42" rear discharge deck

Garry

[Wheelin'theSky 57]

Most of us have a different brand of tractor as well B. We just don't speak of them 

Can't believe what great shape it is in. Good luck with it.

Welcome to the forum.

[TDF5G 2,051]

That's a mighty fine Horse you rounded up there!  Looks like showroom new.  Hope you enjoy your  and have fun doing chores with it!