Curious about the 418 ??

[jackhammer 546]

Looking thru the model years I noticed the 418 only was made for 1 year .

 

Members with the resources might be able to fill in these  2 questions ,,  About How many were produced ??

 

and  for what reason would you think production was limited to 1 year. ???   

 

Thanks

 

jackhammer 

 

Rick

Edited May 1, 2014 by jackhammer

[dennist 139]

I can't answer your questions, but the 418 is one of my favorites for sure. The last one I had was very clean well kept and I used my tiller with it. That thing was so smooth and sounded great, I am always looking for those.

[520HC 208]

Lots of Wheel Horse models were only produced 1 year.

[rexman72 210]

417s were produced in 2 years

[leeave96 487]

I think (I think) the switch to Onan ended the Kohler Magnum twin run in the Wheelhorse.  I'd say a 18 hp Magnum twin powered Wheelhorse would be one of the great combo's Wheelhorse ever made.

[darg 7]

I think the 418 is the same as the117 except the engine name.

 

very fine tractors

 

darg

[JackC 617]

Wheel Horse switched to ONAN engines in 1988 because they had more torque at lower RPM which was needed for the big 60 inch decks under the 520 Series tractors.

[jackhammer 546]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Any other differences ?

That's pretty much what I thought but am not schooled enough on the subject to really understand why. The 417A  I have has aluminum heads -  does the twin cylinder 18 have alum or cast with the magnum . Axles front and back any different or are they the same on both ?? just curious .

[darg 7]

The 418A that I have had the kohler mag 18 with alum  heads and case. I  think the axles are the same as the 417, but not fore sure.

 

darg