Fat Chance 1 #1 Posted March 17, 2022 Hey, I'm going to look at this tractor on the weekend. Everything the seller says sounds good. He said it had 700 hours on it but the tach was a little wonky so he replaced it last summer. Also said the engine runs smooth. Is it trouble to service the Onan engine or is Cummins pretty good support? I'm in Canada. Any thoughts or things I should be looking out for on this unit. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,932 #2 Posted March 17, 2022 The 400 series of tractors is known to be rugged and reliable overall. I can't speak specifically for the Onan engine. Here's a thread we put together last fall with a large list of things to look at, check, fix, repair... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,124 #3 Posted March 17, 2022 43 minutes ago, Fat Chance said: Hey, I'm going to look at this tractor on the weekend. Everything the seller says sounds good. He said it had 700 hours on it but the tach was a little wonky so he replaced it last summer. Also said the engine runs smooth. Is it trouble to service the Onan engine or is Cummins pretty good support? I'm in Canada. Any thoughts or things I should be looking out for on this unit. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-lawnmower-leaf-blower/napanee/toro-wheelhorse-garden-tractor/1609085402 Thanks. Welcome to the forum. Echoing @ebinmaine, 400's are good generally and the Onan, well maintained, is powerful and long lasting but, like any machine, it'll do best with regular services per the manufacturer. 700 hours is fine if it's had regular oil/filter/air cleaner changes and the cooling fins are not clogged (Onan's use LOTS of cooling airflow). Parts are available in the US but have become harder to find and more costly. I can't speak to Canadian support. Please head up the top of the page and read the guidelines (under Browse) for posting on the forum. We are a bit more restrictive than some other sites--especially when posting links. Good luck! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,112 #4 Posted March 17, 2022 To The The Onans seem to fall into the same love/hate relationship as the Kohler/Tecumseh and Ford/Chevy. I have Onans, Kohlers, and Tecumsehs and all have been good engines. The Onan has a history of wiring poblems, rear cylinder cooling problems, and the carb must be clean. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,847 #5 Posted March 17, 2022 That tractor has too much junk for my taste, I would look for a hydro that hasn't been molested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,293 #6 Posted March 17, 2022 @Fat Chance Welcome to Red Square. We do not allow links to other platforms on this site. You can post a picture of the horse for discussion, but no links or where you found it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 9,316 #7 Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) 416-8 is one of my favorites but ..... I would want a Kohler engine. As I have said in the past, this was one I wish I could have back. Around here that price is way more then I would spend on it Edited March 17, 2022 by D_Mac 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,864 #8 Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, lynnmor said: would look for a hydro that hasn't been molested. How do we know it's been molested? Never mind I put two and two together ...came up with 5 & saw Steve edited his CL link. In that case Fat take pics and report back keeping in mine the possibilities on the new to us list. Question the snot out of the seller. Edited March 17, 2022 by WHX?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,847 #9 Posted March 17, 2022 3 hours ago, WHX?? said: How do we know it's been molested? I see a homemade weight box?, but don't know how it is attached. The covered seat likely is wasted. Holes drilled in fender for rear light. Foot rest pad is gone. Electrical cables run outside, probably for lift. A Rube Goldberg winch type plow lift. Exhaust pipe leaning and will likely break an expensive muffler. An oddball snow plow adapted somehow. How do you open the hood? Odd mower deck wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,864 #10 Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) In other words it ain't exactly lookin as cherry like Mac's so yah and if it's been through the mill and possibly have a mistreated Onan.... look carefully guy. Edited March 17, 2022 by WHX?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 9,316 #11 Posted March 17, 2022 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: In other words it ain't exactly lookin as cherry like Mac's so yah and if it's been through the mill and possibly have a mistreated Onan.... look carefully guy. Mine ran and operated as well as it looked and sold for less then half of the one in question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Chance 1 #12 Posted March 17, 2022 Thanks for all the input, folks. And I do apologize for posting the link without reading the forum rules first. I'll let you know what I discover this weekend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
