Rollerman 290 #1 Posted September 21, 2007 Here's a pic of a 312A I nabbed this weekend....well wife wrote the check Anyways 42" SD deck & has a "Pico" vacume attachment on back that bolts directly to the tractor. Works out a lot better than the trac vac cart in my yard. Stephen in northern IN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,507 #2 Posted September 21, 2007 Nice. What year is that one? Except for the hood louvers it looks like my '98 314-8. I'm envious of the hubcaps as mine doesn't have any. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,294 #3 Posted September 21, 2007 Very nice, that deck seems a different color though. Anyway, best park it in the garage, I hear that Eldon is looking for some louvers.... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #4 Posted September 21, 2007 Nice lookin' addition! Old decks on newer tractors... gotta love to see that! It's a true testament to the intelligent design and interchangeability of attachments and implements. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #5 Posted September 21, 2007 I have not checked to on the year yet....ID tag is there..just lazy? The deck that came with the tractor was sprung...best way I could describe it. Paint was great & looked nice. But with everything where it's supposed to be at the right side was tilling & the left was mowing very low! So far only dissapointment...so I stuck another 42" SD deck on it. I think I like it better than the 520!...steering is lighter & I like the control lever setup on it better than the 520. I have no manual so still in the dark on the light duty Eaton tranny? With the vac on & running it realy mows nice!! Stephen in northern IN...up to late again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #6 Posted September 21, 2007 nice find. the ol'deck looks good under there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 152 #7 Posted September 21, 2007 See there, I learn something new every day. I wasn't aware that other models also had the louvers. Better keep her locked up ! LOL. Nice looking ride there Stephen! Seems the old attachments were built to last for "generations", and they do. Just glad they didn't change the bolt holes. Eldon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #8 Posted September 21, 2007 Yeah it all because of Wheel Horses "quick tach" setup? That deck is off a 74 16Auto...not sure when they started it...but everything interchanges because of. The louvered hoods were found on 312's,417's,516's, & of course the 520's Stephen in northern IN.....off to pave again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
