Kevbo 80 #1 Posted November 24, 2012 Hi everyone I just joined the forum because I just have purchased a used 414-8 from a local lawnmower shop for $800 and would love to show you! Does anyone have any more info about the 414-8? I was told that it is very durable with a heavy duty rear and a full cast iron engine/flywheel. I live on quite the steep hill so this tractor was very appealing as I have burned up some cheap tractors that used hydrostatics in the past. However, I do also own a 212-H that I use to mow my extremely steep front bank and the hydro on that is still going! Enjoy the pictures! I just waxed it 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,294 #2 Posted November 24, 2012 :WRS: Looks like you got a well cared for machine. And yes its a cast iron motor, rear end and front axle. Congrats! Mike............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,238 #3 Posted November 24, 2012 I have a 414-8 as well, but a year newer than yours. From the K-Series you have a 1986 machine, mine has a Magnum-14 on it but doesn't look nearly as nice as yours. They're good solid machines, I use mine all year long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #4 Posted November 24, 2012 Kevbo, that is a beautiful old Wheel Horse! You just bought one that I would love to have! Congragulations!!! Seriously if this one runs as good as it looks, you will be hard pressed to find one to outwork it for nearly everything. Stay on top of all maintenance. Change the oil every 25 hours religously. Stay with a straight 30wieght oil until it gets realyreally cold. I suggest you check the transmission oil, and change it if it has water in it or appears to be the original oil. I use Lucas 90w in mine, and the transmission loves it. Check in here daily and learn everything you can about your 414 because they truely don't make them like yours anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,238 #5 Posted November 24, 2012 Oh, and if needed the manuals area of the forum you'll find the owners manual for your year available to download. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #6 Posted November 24, 2012 :WRS: It looks like a very nice/clean GT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,238 #7 Posted November 24, 2012 Just noticed.... Electric lift.... NICE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #8 Posted November 24, 2012 KEVBO, WELCOME. THAT LOOKS LIKE A NICE TRACTOR AND A EASY LIFE. HAS IT BEEN RESTORED OR JUST THAT NICE? BOWTIE IN OHIO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #9 Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks everyone!! I look forward to mowing for the last time this season with it sometime tomorrow or Sunday. Wheel-N-It thanks for the Lucas recommendation! I have used their products in the past and look forward to draining the transmission oil and putting in Lucas 90w. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #10 Posted November 24, 2012 It had one owner who had it serviced at the same place that he bought since new. I believe it was garage kept and the fellow who owned before me was in his 80s and the reason he traded in was because "his neighbor just got a new tractor and he wanted one"...he traded this in for a new simplicity! This tractor has not been restored, I just cleaned it up with some WD-40 and Carnuba Wax =) The electric lift works great! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #11 Posted November 24, 2012 KEVBO, THAT IS QUITE A FIND. TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT. BOWTIE IN OHIO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #12 Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks BOWTIE I will be sure to! I have definetly become an enthusiast =) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbartlett1958 96 #13 Posted November 24, 2012 Enthusiast. A euphemism for addiction, obsession, your choice. Welcome to Red Square. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #15 Posted November 24, 2012 Where again can I download the manual off the forum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #16 Posted November 24, 2012 :text-welcomeconfetti: Look under the Files tab and you will find a 'cornucopia' of information. {well it is Thanksgiving, when else can you ever get to say cornucopia?} :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,238 #17 Posted November 24, 2012 You can find the manuals under the Manual tab, or off the link on the main page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #18 Posted November 24, 2012 thanks Karl. me thinks that there was a file tab at the top of the homepage at one time! now renamed manuals. hyperlink provided below. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/ nice looking 414-8!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #19 Posted November 24, 2012 Thank you!! I look forward to keeping you updated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #20 Posted November 24, 2012 Nice machine! Looks well "fed." Don't often see a Horse off-the-shelf as nice as the one you picked up. I had to trash my 414 seat, ugly. I have an '85 414-8 excellent Stallion! I'll have to groom him if he sees your 414! Take care of that Horse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #21 Posted November 24, 2012 Very nice machine !! IMO that is one of the most dependable series/engine combo made. There is not much you will not be able to do with that machine. Get yourself a new set of decals from Terry (vendor here) and paint the front wheels silver (oem). Welcome to a great bunch of people here on this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #22 Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks tankman and Stevebo! I was wondering why the front wheels were white...I will definitely be interested in painting the wheels silver this winter =) I didn't I could get replacement decals!! That would be awesome... This forum has been so helpful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #24 Posted November 24, 2012 *didn't know Thanks Amanda! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #25 Posted November 24, 2012 This forum has been so helpful! You are so right on this statement! :happy-jumpeveryone: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
