Opinions on 83 310-8

[Wheelhorse#1 1,657]

I have the opportunity to pick up a 1983 310-8 for 300 beans.

Guy say it’s in good running order ,no issues.with a 42”deck.

Im not familiar with anything manufactured in the 80s 😆 

but seems to be a solid machine looking at tractor data.

Could I get some opinions on this machine,worth picking up ? 
Tia 

 

Edited April 29 by Wheelhorse#1

[adsm08 2,046]

I'm not familiar with the 83 model year specifically but the 310-8 is a solid machine.

 

My dad bought one new in 88. We rebuilt the fuel pump and carb one time and replaced the ignition switch once. Those are the only things I can think of that it's ever needed outside regular routine maintenance and wear items.

 

I don't think he's ever even changed the coolant.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,040]

The first 300-Series tractors were in 1985.

Good solid design until the end in 2012.

[953 nut 55,188]

11 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said:

1983 310-8 

It would be 1985 or newer. I have a 310-8 that is used regularly and only needs routine service. They are every inch as strong and well built as any model Wheel Horse.

[Wheelhorse#1 1,657]

Thank you all for the comments and info.Ill be looking it over tomorrow am.

 

 

[Pullstart 62,834]

It may have 1” axles instead of the beloved 1-1/8”.  That said, I have never seen a well maintained 1” axle break.

[JCM 9,130]

Sold this one last year at the Meet & Greet here in Maine. I installed the 1 1/8'' axle in this one only because the original one was left out and froze and split the original tranny by the PO. Great model, great tractor. This was a 1989 model.

[adsm08 2,046]

51 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said:

Thank you all for the comments and info.Ill be looking it over tomorrow am.

 

 

 

If you end up not wanting it let me know where it is. I'd love a 310.

 

My 855 is great, but sometimes I think it'd be nice to also have one that parts are easier to find.

Edited April 30 by adsm08

[Ed Kennell 38,134]

I just picked up a 310-8 last fall.  $300 is a no brainer for a good running 310-8 with a good working deck.

Edited April 30 by Ed Kennell

[kpinnc 12,005]

This tractor started life as a 1987 model 310-8. I've had it for more than 25 years. It is still the hardest working, most dependable tractor I have. 

 

Many upgrades over the years, but still one of my favorites.

 

 

 

 

[pfrederi 17,723]

1985/86 Had K241  later years had Magnum 10s.  Mine is a hard worker not  show queen.

 

 

[Ed Kennell 38,134]

            

[kpinnc 12,005]

2 hours ago, pfrederi said:

Mine is a hard worker not  show queen. 

 

As it should be! Happy tractors are workers! 

[DoctorHfuhruhurr 137]

The 310-8 was my first.  They are great little tractors. 

[Wheelhorse#1 1,657]

18 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

            

Thanks to every one who posted and gave advice.I was unable to make the trip as I had something come up and unable to put it off.

And as we all know when good deals come up you have to jump at it.Snooze ya loose !

 

I have some tractor money burning a hole in my pocket so the search continues !

Now,Id really like to get my hands on a 1980 C 161-8 

 

[D_Mac 8,607]

Nice tractor. I picked one up last year for free. Previous owner took it into a repair shop and the shop sold him a new green tractor. The PO was a friend of a friend who new I loved Wheel Horses so I picked it up from the repair shop. Needed a new carb and a battery. I cleaned it all up. Ordered custom decals from @Vinylguy , replaced head gasket,  new plug and oil and it runs and drives like a new machine. I call it my Free10-8.