Ken B 3,189 #1 Posted September 20, 2024 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 14,547 #2 Posted September 20, 2024 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 66,489 #3 Posted September 20, 2024 Very nice! Xi tractors rock! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,697 #4 Posted September 20, 2024 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 5,754 #5 Posted September 20, 2024 Well done Ken and enjoy the ride. They all look great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,082 #6 Posted September 20, 2024 Nice lineup, Ken! Glad to see you back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,021 #7 Posted September 20, 2024 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 1,923 #8 Posted September 29, 2024 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 3,189 #9 Posted September 29, 2024 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
