414 questions, please help out

[Hodge71 663]

:omg: Im hoping somone here can help me out, i have found a really sweet deal on a 414 8 speed. I dont know ,much about the toro/wheelhorses. Are there any shortcomings with these models, tranny, differential, axles etc. its a kohler so its should be good engine also will the impeller/bagger attachment (that uses the dump trailer and is driven from the main PTO via along drive belt) from a 70s c series fit this machine? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I dont know much about gear trannys and any horses from the 80s and 90s.

Thanks in advance.

Jeff Passon

[hodge 6]

That is a strong, durable, and excellent tractor. As a matter of fact, I would love to find a 314/414-8. You can't go wrong. Hope it works out for you!

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,121]

Hi and

I have a 414-8 which I originally bought just for the plow and wheel weights which were on it. The 414 is a very well built machine and you're right the Kohler is a great engine. The frame, trans, axle and other components are very heavy duty and will last a very long time. I use the 414-8 to plow in the winter and often use it to mow in the summer, when I have the need to drive a manual trans machine.

The 414 is the very same basic design and will accept most of the attachments from 1973 - 2007 C-Series, 300 and 400 series. You really can't go wrong with a 414!

[bustedglass 1]

I got a 414-8, with a 48" mower deck last fall. Don't know much about it, it is pretty much a basket case (don't have any pictures yet).

But between me, my great neighbor Bill, and all of the wonderfull people here on RedSquare, I hope to have it running, pretty looking, and working hard A.S.A.P. .

Good luck with yours Jeff. And I almost forgot, .

[can whlvr 991]

I too have an 1987 414-8 magnum and love it ,i plow,mow,tow and just about anything else with it the only thing i dont like is the silly warning lights on the left side of the steering column,alot of wiring really for nothing but it is still a fantastic machine and would NEVER get rid of it,good luck Don

[Duff 206]

Jeff, like the other guys have said, you've got yourself a terrific machine there. I've got some 312-8's, which are the little brothers to yours but share many of the same components. They're rugged, dependable and incredibly well built. And Kohler is one fine engine! Enjoy!

Duff :omg:

[Hodge71 663]

:omg: Thanks for all the replies gentlemen, I have decided to buy it. I'm going to pick her up next Saturday. As soon as I get home I'll be posting pictures for yas to drool over. I think I'm getting a good deal here, one of those to good to pass up. As always many thanks. My brother and I are already planning to bring his C195 long with this, and my Dads 1973 12 auto to the show in June (along with my 3 yr old son Jeb whos already hooked on the Horses). I hope to meet lots of you great folks there.

Jeff

[bustedglass 1]

All of the wires going to those "IDIOT" lights have been cut by PO. And as I am restoreing it, they will remain cut unless I can find a wiring harness for free .

[bustedglass 1]

OK, I logged on to photobucket, lets see if I can get it to work. Here are some pictures of my sad 414-8 :omg:

[bustedglass 1]

Alright, I think I have the hang of this photobucket thing, I will send more pics along when I have them. Thanks guys for putting up with me.

[Duff 206]

Mike, it may seem "sad", but guys bring 'em back from worse shape all the time...and parts for that machine are still very much available. Good luck!

Duff :omg:

[bustedglass 1]

Here are a few more pictures of my sick 414-8 .

Wish me luck. I will post as I go. Hope to officially get started with the re-build within the next few weeks. :omg: