New machine

[Sparky-(Admin) 22,296]

  Not in the market for any tractors right now...but stumbled across this one and it was a good deal. Late 80’s 312/8 with a Magnum. Came with a 42” SD with the reinforcement bar and a 37” SD with a complete bagger system. 
  No real need for it so it’ll get some love and most likely go up for sale. I like to have 4-5 WH’s here and this one makes 6 so one of em has to go. 
  Yes! It’s soaking wet in the pics  , just gave it a bath.

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

NICE.I kinda like the black wheels.312-8........one of my favorite Horse's.The decks look mostly rot free.Have fun with your new toy.

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Just now, Pollack Pete said:The decks look mostly rot free.Have fun with your new toy.

 Thanks! I’ve inspected the 37” deck and it’s been repaired/ welded (done right ) but is in great shape. Haven’t pulled off the 42” yet for inspection but it appears to be solid.

[JAinVA 4,629]

Nice score.I really like the 312-8 model.The little ugly one I found in the junk yard has over 13 hundred hours on it. It startts instanly and uses no oil.I think sometimes the 312  gets overlooked because everyone seems to want more power.

Edited August 22, 2020 by JAinVA

[rjg854 11,950]

I just sold a 312/8, a real nice tractor with only 325 hours.  All I wanted from it was the recycler deck, although the insert wasn't there. I kept the deck anyway, maybe some day I will come across an insert.

[Retired Wrencher 5,663]

Nice pick up Mike. Will make some one a great tractor.

[clueless 3,129]

Did you get the whole bagging system or just the bags and mount?

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11 minutes ago, clueless said:

Did you get the whole bagging system or just the bags and mount?

Whole setup....bags, hardtop, mount, 2 piece chute. All designed to work with the 37” deck.

[lynnmor 7,626]

The deck wheels look interesting although they might snag on things.  Any information on them?

[12Horse Paladin 1,038]

My username sez it all.

I like your new Horse❤👍🏼

...if one were to but the whole bagger system as you have there, do you know what they go for?

I am not able currently to be in the market for one, but DO want one.

Thanks for any Info😊

Edited August 23, 2020 by 12Horse Paladin

[tom2p 2,394]

37" deck is a small deck for a 300-500 series 

 

can barely trim well around evergreens with a 42" deck ;  with a 37" deck will be next to impossible without significant rear tire contact with the branches etc 

 

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47 minutes ago, 12Horse Paladin said:

 

...if one were to but the whole bagger system as you have there, do you know what they go for?

Thanks for any Info😊

Sorry, have never bought nor sold a bagger setup. 

[Pullstart 64,941]

@Sparky nice hood decals!  Straight from a mailbox!

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9 hours ago, lynnmor said:

The deck wheels look interesting although they might snag on things.  Any information on them?

No info, but to me they look like industrial cart wheels. Real heavy duty. 

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1 minute ago, pullstart said:

@Sparky nice hood decals!  Straight from a mailbox!

Haha! Yup! They look horrible. The guy was 82 years old, musta been “cool” in his eyes