Ken B 3,134 #1 Posted April 5, 2014 I'll be using my 417-8. She has just under 2000 hrs. on the clock but still runs plenty strong! I'm looking forward to the seat time. Pushing snow is okay but I'd much rather be cuttin grass.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,738 #2 Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) C-160 as the main mowing machine with Ezra the 73 12 as a back up. won't get the 704 mowing unless I feel nostalgic! Edited April 5, 2014 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #3 Posted April 5, 2014 How's the sweeper holding up Ken? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #4 Posted April 5, 2014 417A with 275 hours will be doing the mowing if we ever get rid of the snow on the ground Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #5 Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) I gonna freshen up the Workhorse's tin (gotta try to fix the **** "Richard" Tracy nose on the hood) and try it out this Summer. Try to spread the "hours" around. Edited April 5, 2014 by varosd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #6 Posted April 5, 2014 i will mainly be using either a 416-H with an onan or a 416-8 with what else but an onan at my house and then use either a 312-A with a kohler mag on it or a 310-8 with a 12hp k series kohler at my wife's grandma place. haven't decided which one i'll take up yet. eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #7 Posted April 5, 2014 417-Auto for me on the big smooth stuff Ken! 416-8 on the rough and hilly stuff. 312-8 for when I want to give some love to my first Wheel Horse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #8 Posted April 5, 2014 I use a 312-8 with 42" side discharge but I have an old Raider 12 with a transplanted 14 HP mag for a backup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 925 #9 Posted April 5, 2014 When I cut, I will use the 520xi with a 48 inch deck. When my wife cuts, she will use her 314 with a 42 inch deck. Hopefully, each machine will get equal exercise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #11 Posted April 5, 2014 I will be using the 416-8 and the 522xi. Never cut any grass yet with either of them, but the 416-8 was great on snow duty this year. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #12 Posted April 5, 2014 I got 14" of snow last night. There won't be any grass this year. I'm going to hibernate under a deep snowpile, and dream of using my '91 520 with the 60" deck in 2015. Good thing I did't take the snowthrower off yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #13 Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Always hangin' tough here... regardless of which way the weather decides it wants to go. Edited April 5, 2014 by AMC RULES 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pickle 43 #14 Posted April 5, 2014 1985 417A with 48" SD 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,738 #15 Posted April 5, 2014 Always hangin' tough here... regardless of which way the weather decides it wants to go. That loader may come in handy to start stackin em! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #16 Posted April 5, 2014 same thing I have been using for a few years a 246H with 42" deck, but I may put the 48" I picked up on it this year, don't look this nice any more but still does the job, not bad for $150 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #17 Posted April 5, 2014 That loader may come in handy to start stackin em! Working on a gantry for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #18 Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) I'll be using my 417-8. She has just under 2000 hrs. on the clock but still runs plenty strong! I'm looking forward to the seat time. Pushing snow is okay but I'd much rather be cuttin grass.... I'll be using the Ariens Z/T for my personal space , but If I can strike a deal with the owner of the property we drop our wheelers at , I'll be using the W/H on that 8 acres . ( In her "before" stage ) Edited April 5, 2014 by Digger 66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 588 #19 Posted April 5, 2014 I will use my dads D-160 with the 48" deck that I just fixed (tractor) and for the heavier stuff I will use the John Deere 455 with around 2800 hours with the large 60" deck. TWIN ONAN 3 CYL YANMAR DIESEL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #20 Posted April 5, 2014 With one of my Horses of courses 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cutlas3391 776 #21 Posted April 5, 2014 520h and the auto 18 Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,516 #22 Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Don't know which Horse to use so, grandsons exercise 'em all. Needless to say, the Stallions are well exercised and lawn is always trimmed, neat, swept. Edited April 5, 2014 by Tankman 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm12460 53 #23 Posted April 5, 2014 The mighty Commando 800 of course! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi8185 56 #24 Posted April 5, 2014 The mighty 108-5 30" deck and 12hp B&S I/C. Man that 30" mows sweet. If I get the 264-6 running right, I might have to give the 48" deck a try on the side yard until I install a wider gate to get into the backyard. Seller Fi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #25 Posted April 5, 2014 I had huge plans on using the 417-A with a 48" deck UNTIL the governor gear broke..........now I will have to use my CC1864 with 54" deck. It's very similar to the xi series but without the hi- lo range. (I was going to sell that!). GGRRRR. The 416-8( with a 20 horse Onan) will be the back up and trimmer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
