Ken B 3,164 #1 Posted September 20 Ole Ken B hasn’t posted in a while but I’m still kicking and Horsing around. Lately I have been sticking to tractors I have a solid use for. Currently I have a 417 with a Kohler Command 18 I transplanted with Stevebo. I also have an LXI I recently repainted along with a DXI and an Xi that I am currently selling. I just picked up the DXI, although I have had it a very short time I really like it! It has 475 hours on it and it runs fantastic. The 417 wound up with a Kohler Command because a flywheel magnet decided to let loose and put a huge hole in the side of the block. Stevebo came to the rescue with the Kohler Command he had in stock. I’m really glad I went this route, such a smooth and powerful runner. In order, 417 with 18 Kohler Command, 520 xi with Kohler 20, LXI with Kawasaki 20 liquid cooled and DXI diesel 23 hp. 2 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,174 #2 Posted September 20 All beautiful machines Ken! I’m definitely a fan of the re-powered 417. I have a few v-twin conversions myself. They are hard to beat and well suited to a Wheel Horse layout. Smooth and powerful! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,945 #3 Posted September 20 Very nice! Xi tractors rock! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,393 #4 Posted September 20 8 hours ago, Ken B said: Ken B hasn’t posted in a while but I’m still kicking and Horsing around. Welcome back, you have been a member for quite a while and we missed hearing from you. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,469 #5 Posted September 20 Well done Ken and enjoy the ride. They all look great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,033 #6 Posted September 20 Nice lineup, Ken! Glad to see you back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,023 #7 Posted September 20 Nice to see you post again Ken and very nice machines. I might be interested in that DXI and might want to upgrade from the 520 HC snow blower machine to one of those If I can find a 2 stager for it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,921 #8 Posted September 29 What is the black piece on the side of the mower deck in the bottom photo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #9 Posted September 29 4 hours ago, WNYPCRepair said: What is the black piece on the side of the mower deck in the bottom photo? That is a counter balance weight that you use when the blower vac is on the mower deck. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
