papaglide 542 #1 Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) I was out cutting grass today. I was almost done when the pto belt on the 522xi broke. I went to my trusty 416, took 7 minutes to get the deck, bring it to the tractor and mount it. Another 15 minutes and I was done cutting grass. I am test driving the xi for a while to see if I want to buy it. The classic style is so much easier to work on. I think that I know where this is heading. I think that they are going to fight! Edited May 7, 2014 by papaglide 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #2 Posted May 7, 2014 I bet the xi taps out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #3 Posted May 7, 2014 Right on bro! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #4 Posted May 7, 2014 I can't speak to the 5xi, but I've been working on some other color tractors this year and what a pain in the arse it has been at times - LOL!!! One exception has been the Simplicity I've been tinkering with, which I posted on in the off brand section. Without a doubt, the a Wheelhorse tractors are a pleasure to keep going. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulC 341 #5 Posted May 7, 2014 hey papaglide that 416 is in nice shape those hubcaps look flawless!!! imo I think it is a much nicer looking tractor the 3,4,500 series have always been my favorite. I am close to the finish line on my re paint of my 90 312H which im hoping will look as nice as your 416. keep your eyes peeled for a thread of it when I am finished. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #6 Posted May 7, 2014 hi Paul! Thanks.I lucked out with that 416. She is in great shape. Just had a new Onan 20 horse put in her last summer. The xi is a nice tractor but I too think that the 3, 4, and 500's look nicer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joefrommi65 18 #7 Posted May 7, 2014 I also like the square look of the 416, not a fan of the round look of the tractors or automobiles of today's times.Must be the old school in me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
