516H

[PMaine 31]

I purchased my 516H 3 weeks ago off craigslist. I traveled an hour and a half to find a dirty, but well running tractor with no attachments. The seller informed me of a snowblower at a hardware store half an hour south on the coast that had been sitting in a field for over a year. I bought the tractor for $450 and went to the hardware store to see about the snowblower. The seller of the tractor told me he had talked to them and they would sell it for $200.

 

At the hardware store they screwed around with me a bit on the price. They told me $300 was their last offer. As I was getting into my vehicle to leave with the 416 on the back they came running out and told me I could have it for $200. I dragged it quite a ways through the field, with over a foot of snow, but it was worth it. I ended up with a hardly used tall chute snowblower.

 

A little over an hour later I was home and started to clean it up to see what I had. I mounted the snowblower in preparation of a storm that was approaching. I had a great Toro snowblower that I bought brand new 2 years ago that I had recently given to my mother for her house so I needed to get this thing going in order to get out of my driveway (which is 200' long).

 

Well I soon found out that the hydro was weak, missing the reservoir, and needed fluid. I was able to take care of the storm, barely.

 

Dennis from this board sent me a message and I ended up buying a rolling 520H chassis from him a week later (much thanks). That night I completed the Eaton 1100 swap. What a difference, night and day.

 

Here is a photo of the tractor as of this evening, tires are from the rolling chassis, sheet metal slowly being painted. Hood is next, then blower.

 

 

My wife thinks I am nuts. My daughter on the other hand is right there with my insanity.

 

 

 

My 252H will be sent to my mothers house for lawn mowing duty. Happy as heck to have a real tractor for once.

 

 

[PMaine 31]

Do you guys recommend using the snowblower "flags" on the blower to increase the width? This did not have them.

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498]

Hey pmaine. Nice ride. If you are referring to those plates that bolt on the side. Drift cutters. I have them on mine. Increases the clearing width. Wouldn't call them necessary. It's up to you. Good luck.

Glenn

[boovuc 1,090]

If you can find them, I would put them on. It helps with the width and in a small amount of snow, say three inches, it seems to help pull more snow into it to help increase the efficiency of it working. Yes there is a world of difference between the 700 and 1100 Eatons. (Plus you get the hydro lift with the 1100). The 700 is great for mowing but that is about it. Sooner or later, the 700 will eventually take a big dump at the most inopportune time. That's a nice story and a great find. Redsquare and some great members like Dennis can make a big difference.

[AMC RULES 37,143]

Nice story, glad it's working out for you, tractor looks great.

Tell you helper...I'm gonna get me one of those hats.   

[dennist 139]

John, Those AGs look pretty good with the wheels painted up. If you are in need of the cutters, let me know I have some. The included photo is a flag used in the lift tube set-up. Photo borrowed from an eBay sale....

[Rock farmer 41]

I saw that on CL too.

Just too far away.

A good snow blower is usually four times that money!

You did good on that deal!

I've found chains and weights on turf tires to be best on a snow blower tractor.

How's the ags working for you?

Joe

[608KEB 796]

Looks like a nice tractor! You should have years of enjoyment from it. Can't wait to see the next Wheel Horse you buy!   What amazes me is that someone let a hardly used snowthrower out in a field to rot away.

[PMaine 31]

The people at the hardware store were a weird bunch to say the least.

 

Dennis- I definitely want a set of the snowblower plates, I never thought to ask when I was up to see you. The wheels off the rolling chassis were 100 times better than what I had, and the wheels did clean up pretty well! I do have quite an oil leak from the rear end that I need to track down. Do these ever leak from the filter gaskets? I have the lift flag for the snowblower.

 

Rock farmer- I have not done much with the AG's yet but in slush they were great. I have a set of turfs with chains/weights I can always swap on if need be.

 

I am addicted to these tractors. I go to Hartford CT and Western Mass about every other week for work and find myself searching craigslist for wheel horse things.

 

I also have a Baird Beaver tractor that I will be selling this spring if anyone is interested.

Edited March 3, 2014 by PMaine

[dennist 139]

Regarding the oil leak...yeah, figure out where it is coming from first, I suppose it could leak around the filter, but I have never had one leak there before. I am sure you put some oil on the seal before tightening the filter? All you did was change fluid and filter and install the lift components? You may have a leak from one of the lines, but I can not think of anything specific around the filter area except the lines going in and out. You didn't split the pump from the trans axle for any reason? Let me know where it is coming from. Also let me know when/how you want to get the snow cutters and we can do that with no problem.

Rock farmer, I have a tall chute snow blower that I just picked up on a 520 that I would sell for $299.( how do you like those marketing skills).

[dandan111 31]

Nice start. I'm sure your wife will have fun talking with her friends about you! My girls go in and out of the house when I'm out there. Sometimes curiosity gets the best of my wife and she pokes her head out. Always asks. What are you doing? Followed up with /why?

[jackhammer 546]

You have a nice tractor and a good  story to go with it

[PMaine 31]

Dennis, I never changed the oil or filter like I should have, so I will order one and start there. I think it's leaking at the filter housing connections, might just be a loose connection, no worries either way, I will get it eventually! I will need a mower deck soon (if the snow ever melts) so I will be up to see you this spring and we can work a deal on the snow blower wings.

 

 

I also have a leak, although much smaller, at the lift cylinder, I think its the seal in the cylinder itself but I will do more digging this week!

 

I took the rolling chassis hood, stripped the decals and painted it, I just need some semi gloss black to finish it up. I ordered a pair of light bezels off ebay and hope to have those this week. I would like to replace the decals, but for the money I will hold off- need a seat for the 252 since I robbed that one.

 

Edited March 4, 2014 by PMaine

[dandan111 31]

Looking real good

[PMaine 31]

 

So after mounting the hood it became pretty apparent that I need decals. I am leaning towards the Patriotic version:

 

http://www.redoyourhorse.com/300-400-and-500-series-patriotic-design/

 

Has anyone used this version and if so how do you like it?

[roscoemi 245]

I have a similar set that I designed for my C-121 with Terry that includes the five branches of service. They are very well done, my son liked them so much we had Terry do a set for his 'Ranger that will get put on this spring.

 

 

 

[brian kelly 0]

i want a snowthrower for 1988 516 h anyone know where can get

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,586]

13 minutes ago, brian kelly said:

i want a snowthrower for 1988 516 h anyone know where can get

Post a "Wanted" ad right here in the Red Square classifieds and keep your eyes on the For Sale section as well. Keep in mind that the Snowblower attachments from 1973 to present will fit your 516H assuming the blower is for a garden tractor and not the lawn tractor series.

  Mike.....

[brian kelly 0]

thanks if you see let me know want