GreenMntRanger 38 #1 Posted June 17, 2012 A couple of weeks ago, I joined the Forum to get some info on a 414-8 that I was buying from a buddy at work ( really, his MIL). you guys pointed me in the right direction for a lot of info, but the biggest request was for pictures. Well , I brought her home yesterday (HAPPY FATHERS DAY WEEKEND TO ME!!!!!) and snapped some pictures before I mowed the yard. This is my first tractor ( at least I went with the best right) and like a few of you said in my first post, it wont be the last....I want a bigger one ya see that the tire on the cart is flat...no hole just neglected. put the compressor to it and good to go with very little weather checking to the rubber. the blade is a bit rusty on the face and on the cutting edge, face will clean up with a wire brush, the cutting edge will take a bit of work to clean up though GreenMntRanger 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,124 #2 Posted June 17, 2012 Looks like you got a great package deal there. I bet you'll want some of the little roundhoods pretty soon too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 301 #3 Posted June 17, 2012 Well you have the Wheel Horse curse already,( I need a bigger one or at least another one), That isn't a bad thing though, just ask anyone here! Seriously, you have a nice start there. Nice that you got the blade and cart too. We will be waiting for your new pictures of the next one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #4 Posted June 17, 2012 :WRS: and so the madness begins..... on the snow blade, you can remove the edge and simply flip it over or replace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenMntRanger 38 #5 Posted June 17, 2012 and so the madness begins..... on the snow blade, you can remove the edge and simply flip it over or replace bolts are REALLY rusted (curse of the Northeast) might have to take a heat wrench to em Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #6 Posted June 17, 2012 I like those 400 series tractors.And the 300's.And the 500's.And the B's.And the C's.And the D's.And the round hoods.I guess I like 'em all.Good luck with your new toy.Looks like you got lots of good stuff with it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 650 #7 Posted June 17, 2012 That's a solid looking , and you have all kinds of attachments. Score! Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #8 Posted June 17, 2012 Nice looking tractor i give it 3 months before you get another one In Fact i bet you are already looking Most of all have fun & enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthack657 279 #9 Posted June 17, 2012 We started out with one for "mowing the grass" that bug has grown into at least a dozen...Oops glad to hear the bug bit you too oh and :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted June 17, 2012 Looks like you have a good start on a "Horse Ranch"! Nice looking tractor and implements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenMntRanger 38 #11 Posted June 17, 2012 Thanks for all the thumbs ups....and yeah, a really good deal, 500.00 OTD for the lot, plus a small walk behind mower and a Mantis tiller thrown in. Now, before I get another tractor, I really want a rototiller, a grader and a snowblower attachment, wheel weights and chains....Guess you can get addicted after just one :laughing-rofl: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm12460 53 #12 Posted June 17, 2012 Thats a good deal, looks like you're off to a good start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #13 Posted June 17, 2012 great start to the addiction,i have 2 414-8 and they are very capable machines,the 14 is good on fuel and has all the power that could be asked for from a garden tractor,unless you put a 42 2 stage snow blower or a 48 mower and try to cut in 3rd gear,seat looks nice from pics too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #14 Posted June 18, 2012 Good lookin tractor ! Better start getting more storage room. Now that you're hooked, it's only a matter of time until you bring the next one home. Then another and another and so on and so on. :eusa-whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #15 Posted June 19, 2012 Nice acquisition there, 'Ranger! I'm just across the Greens from you in the CT River valley. If I hear of any attachments for sale over this way I'll PM you. I've got three 300-series, a fourth under construction, and I can't say enough good things about these tractors. You got a great deal on the stuff you purchased. If the Mantis runs, you'll be amazed how much work those little buggers can do - scary! I love mine! Oh, yeah - the addiction can start with just one tractor, believe me! Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #16 Posted June 19, 2012 Very nice tractor. You might want a bigger one (and you should get more than one), but you won't need more than one - LOL. Good luck, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #17 Posted June 20, 2012 That's a great price for everything you bought! Congrats :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
