grinchsr 634 #1 Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) I read some where that the 418C came with an upgraded front end. Is this what they meant? Edited November 13, 2022 by grinchsr 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,485 #2 Posted November 13, 2022 Those are the heavy duty spindles available in that era. I have a set on one of the 417As here as well. I'm under the impression they're a dealer installed option on the tractor I have. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,104 #3 Posted November 13, 2022 Does not show as an option for the 418-C so likely standard equipment for them. They do show something different for the 416-x and different again for the 300-Series. The HD front axle kit 8-0491 and 8-0493 optional for the 416 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #4 Posted November 13, 2022 Cool, did not know this was a factory HD option. My 512-D seems to have this option aswell. Probably to lug around all the weight of the Robin engine 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,237 #5 Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, gwest_ca said: Does not show as an option for the 418-C so likely standard equipment for them. They do show something different for the 416-x and different again for the 300-Series. The HD front axle kit 8-0491 and 8-0493 optional for the 416 Those are the kits that came complete with the reinforced spindles and a new set of tires mounted to rims. I think one had the linen beige wheels and the other gray. this was referenced recently in another thread. Edit: @grinchsr if you didn’t notice it, your 418-C is also faster than other Wheel Horses. It had a different gear set on the hydro motor. Might also check your rear wheels to see if they are chrome under the gray paint…apparently leftover/blemished 420-LSE wheels got repurposed into some 418-C’s. steve Edited November 13, 2022 by wh500special 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 634 #6 Posted November 14, 2022 Thanks for the replies guys. Steve I did notice that it seemed pretty quick compared to my other hydro’s. I know I am going to enjoy this tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,485 #7 Posted November 14, 2022 1 minute ago, grinchsr said: Thanks for the replies guys. Steve I did notice that it seemed pretty quick compared to my other hydro’s. I know I am going to enjoy this tractor. Great one to hold onto and put to good work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 634 #8 Posted November 14, 2022 For sure. It’s a one owner machine with all the manual’s. The owner was an engineer for the Marlin gun company. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,485 #9 Posted November 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, grinchsr said: For sure. It’s a one owner machine with all the manual’s. The owner was an engineer for the Marlin gun company. NIIIIICE! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,883 #10 Posted November 14, 2022 22 hours ago, grinchsr said: read some where that the 418C came with an upgraded front end. The 418-C has the reinforced spindle and a longer spindle length to accommodate the larger bearings that the 418-C has. 11 hours ago, grinchsr said: I did notice that it seemed pretty quick compared to my other hydro’s. The 418-C was made for commercial lawn services and is a good deal faster than the 418-A. I've had mine a few years and it is my go-to snow mover. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 634 #11 Posted November 14, 2022 It may become mine too 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayzauto 89 #12 Posted November 18, 2022 Those spindles were a Dealer Installed option on the C-175 BlackHood I got, with the front end loader option too. I have seen a Service/Owners/Parts Manual in the Library, although I can't be sure of the Literature number on it. GLuck, Jay 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,752 #13 Posted November 18, 2022 @grinchsr nice axel , maybe some green grease in there ? it will stay with it , pete 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 634 #14 Posted November 18, 2022 Thanks Jay. It will be getting Lucas red as soon as I take it apart and clean it up. I know it will be needing a lower shaft bushing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,752 #15 Posted November 18, 2022 @ebinmaine couple of years back , picked up a 3-14-8 , very low hours , but really thrashed , was going to try and bring it back , but it was so butchered , decided to let it go , money pit , the one very good thing left on it was the front axel , close to pristine , no wear / rust or abuse , swapped that out to my c-85 , gave it the total lucas go over , works like a new axel . pete 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,485 #16 Posted November 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, grinchsr said: lower shaft bushing In the axle housing? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 634 #17 Posted November 18, 2022 Hi Eric. No it’s the rear steering block the bronze bushing. Pretty much every machine I have picked up needs that bushing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,485 #18 Posted November 18, 2022 26 minutes ago, grinchsr said: Hi Eric. No it’s the rear steering block the bronze bushing. Pretty much every machine I have picked up needs that bushing. Oh oh oh oh oh. Yeah. Us too. I don't really have any way to change those yet so we just look for a better block. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
