jsp_333 268 #1 Posted September 27 This week I finally got a 418-8. Been waiting about 12 years or since my first Wheel Horse. Immaculate machine - I'm assuming stored indoors for 37 years. Fabulous rumble from the engine. Got it home, gave it a bath, discovered the chrome hub cups in reasonably good shape. Hope there's a thread on restoring them. Discovered rear axle attachment bracket with original clevis pins. Then I noticed the chain coming out the back Yup. Rockshaft and lift cable installed. Ready for a tiller. The best part - paid about $225 US. 3 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,979 #2 Posted September 27 1 hour ago, jsp_333 said: The best part - paid about $225 US. HORSE THIEF!!!!! Well done sir! Beautiful tractor! 18 horses and an 8-speed? She will till the street without a single grunt! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 767 #3 Posted September 27 Very nice tractor, and you stole it for that price. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,681 #4 Posted September 27 Wow! $225! What a deal! Yours is in great shape, is the hour meter working? How many hours does it show? The 418’s are some of my favorite tractors. I too looked for a long time to find a 418-8 because I wanted the 18HP, 8-speed with the ELECTRIC LIFT for rototilling. I finally found one in Massachusetts, it was a little rough, but after some love it turned out nice. Prior to that I also found a 418-C in Massachusetts that was in great condition, and again just needed some attention. Not that I need it but I wouldn’t mind having a nice 418-A so I’d have all of the 418’s !! 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 862 #5 Posted September 27 Electric lift too! 😃 Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,113 #7 Posted September 27 Does the PO have any others to give away? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsp_333 268 #8 Posted September 27 1550 hours on the meter so a rebuild may be in the future. P.O. just used it to only cut grass (good sized property) and when the mower deck rotted away he decided to let it go. Had to wait a week to go get it and the sellers were inundated with calls - naturally. Good people. They made a deal with me and honoured it even with offers of more than they were asking. Sadly that kind of character seems to be lacking more and more these days. 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,309 #9 Posted September 27 30 minutes ago, jsp_333 said: Sadly that kind of character seems to be lacking more and more these days. Well said, but true, Very few deals are done with a firm handshake these days...... and honored thru to completion.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,429 #10 Posted September 27 You certainly stole that one! The two deals I scored (stole) in my Wheel Horse obsession are my low hour 315-8 for $100 and a 520xi w/48" deck & grader blade for $200. There aren't many engines that sound as gnarly as a Kohler twin on start-up! Nice find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsp_333 268 #11 Posted September 28 My second best steal. $75 for a complete but not running gt 1142 work horse. Any time I need a part I just take it off the Work Horse. 418-8 needed a new clutch pulley. Just finished installing it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,450 #12 Posted September 28 @jsp_333 You did very well for the $$ you spent. Enjoy the ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,309 #13 Posted September 28 16 hours ago, ri702bill said: Well said, but true, Very few deals are done with a firm handshake these days...... and honored thru to completion.... It SO irks me to negotiate a deal, pay a deposit, get the handshake, & go to get the truck to bring it home - only to return promptly & the seller has already sold it for more... Hands me my deposit back, won't even look me in the eye when I ask him to help ease the sting by me asking him to toss me gas money at least... At that point I tell him to get a good look at my face - last time he'll see it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
