Thor27 767 #1 Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) There is a good looking 418-8 for sale local to me. It is clean and appears well taken care of but priced high. It has rock shaft/clevis hitch and lots of accessories I don't need (duplicates), and a limited market to sell them. How well does the electric lift work compared to the hydros? $1700 asking price, comes with: Original paperwork and manuals, following accessories were all purchased new with tractor. 48 SD deck, with the front mount kit & regular mule 48" Dozer blade 50" Grader blade Wh cultivator Tiller Wh dump trailer Plastic rear weights and chains Front weights Edited January 21, 2017 by Thor27 add/corrections to accessories 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #2 Posted January 10, 2017 It looks like the 418-8 was only made one year, 1987, and had the Kohler Magnum M18 in it. The engine is a good one, so should be no worries there, and the transmission of course is Wheel Horses bullet proof 8 speed. The electric lift will be easier on the left arm than a manual lift, but will be slower than a hydraulic lift and will not have the load capacity of a hydraulic lift. I'm not that familiar with Wheel Horses actuator, but my above assessment of electric lifts should be relevant for Wheel Horse as well. I do like the implements, attachments and accessories you listed. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #3 Posted January 10, 2017 A well maintained magnum is easily capable of well over 2000 hours. Then go by Home depot and see what they charge for a mower and deck of that capacity, Then add in the tiller, mid mount, dozer blade etc. and 1700 is not out of line. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jebeli 14 #4 Posted January 10, 2017 I have had a 418-8 for ten years and its the last tractor I buy. I use a snow plow, tiller, bottom plow and grader blade. The motor handles anything I can throw at it including dragging small logs. The lift is a bit slow but not terrible and plenty strong. With the grader blade on I can lift the front wheels off the ground using the lift. All that stuff for 1700, I would go for it. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #5 Posted January 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, jebeli said: The lift is a bit slow That is true, but it is a lot more precise . Sounds like a heck of a buy 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #6 Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Any ? With Horse's being scarce and a limited in your area I see your dilemma . Yes you don't need duplicate attachments but how often do they come along . Keep them as backups , parts or there's always and shipping through Fastenal if need be . We all know what a grader blade can bring . $1700 for a bulletproof tractor with all the extras, it's totally worth it . And you can always try to talk them down ! Edited January 10, 2017 by ACman 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #7 Posted January 10, 2017 try useing the atachments and saying how you all already have them and try useing that to talk him down. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,218 #8 Posted January 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Thor27 said: lots of accessories I don't need (duplicates), and a limited market to sell them. Your limited market could be a big advantage! There is a limited availability of accessories for other owners to buy near home, so yours will be very desirable. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 767 #9 Posted January 10, 2017 It's also got a front carrier for the mower deck. I just left a message, Im going to try and see it tonight (hate l looking in the dark, but...). I may have a what's in your mirror post later. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlrnot 39 #10 Posted January 11, 2017 I believe that is a front mower mount to position the mower deck in front of the tractor when mowing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #11 Posted January 11, 2017 to some that would be high for a package deal,not to me,a magnum 18 hp and the 8 speed,what a combo,id love to have that,shy of the elusive 420 that's the next king of horses for me,not an onan guy personally as all my friends onans are boat anchors,if this machine is in your price range then GO for it,where I live the tractor would go for 750,the deck 200,tiller 350-500,grader 300,front blade 250-500,trailer 100,weights 50-75so really its a reasonable deal,where I live anyway 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #12 Posted January 11, 2017 $1700 w plastic wheel weights? Ridiculous! Not a penny above $1659 Sounds like a well kept machine. With the accessories it's not a bad deal in NJ. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #13 Posted January 11, 2017 Don't listen to them other guys, they just want you to feed their addictions and some ... ...I would just say 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,735 #14 Posted January 11, 2017 Those attachments should fit any "C" "B" horse. That opens up the market if you chose to sell an attachment and lessen your investment. I know there are members out there by you with Wheel Horses...not many, but they are out there. That means I think it is a pretty good deal. Take a big trailer with you. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 767 #15 Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I went and looked at it tonight, it's got 849 hours, and a bit more "patina" than I'd hoped, but really good bones. Looked at all the accessories also. They are all complete. deck is in great shape and it's a 48", dozer is also a 48", the wh cart is also the big one, a set of front wheel weights, tiller tines are much nicer than either of mine, a perfect set of hub caps, 2 "extra" rear tachamatic brackets and more documentation than I've seen with any tractor. Steve is right, going to need a trailer, and sell off some stuff! Then it wouldn't start.... Wiring issue, turn key to start, pops a fuse, turn key to run and jumped solenoid, cranks and no spark.... wiring harness looks good and unmolested. getting dark, I said I could make an offer but he probably wouldn't like it. He said he is going to have it serviced and call me when it's running and we'll start over, I get home and get a text he changed out the ignition switch and it's running. Edited January 12, 2017 by Thor27 correction 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,218 #16 Posted January 12, 2017 8 hours ago, Thor27 said: said I could make an offer but he probably wouldn't like it. Some times that bad first impression can end up being a great bargaining point for you. Did he say how long he has been trying to sell it or is others have made any offers? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #17 Posted January 12, 2017 It looks better than my '88 416-8 that I bought last summer. As mentioned, not starting is a good bargaining tool to get the price reduced. I like it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #18 Posted January 12, 2017 I'd offer 1500.Just because you can get some dough back by selling what you don't want to keep.Looks pretty good to me.Seat shot,of course.Let us know how you make out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 767 #19 Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) On 1/12/2017 at 3:50 AM, 953 nut said: Some times that bad first impression can end up being a great bargaining point for you. Did he say how long he has been trying to sell it or is others have made any offers? Thanks Richard, I have a saved craigslist search for a big swath of Wa/Or. I waited about a about a week and a half after this was posted and was the only one who's talked to him. He pulled the add when I went to look. He is the second owner, and has owned it for 16 years, and knows exactly what he has. It's only for sale because he is in the process of moving from a sizable rural home to a smaller city lot. So after here we are: Who Doesn't like a little propaganda? Manuals for everything but the tiller. Edited January 23, 2017 by Thor27 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #20 Posted January 25, 2017 I hope that's your trailer full of wheelhorse goodies? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,945 #21 Posted January 25, 2017 That sure is a lot of attachments Cleat 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,237 #22 Posted January 28, 2017 I sold my 418-8 and have kicking myself ever since. The engine had 2200 hours. I pulled it and the cylinders were still in spec so I honed, put new rings and Pistons in it then sold it. Bad decision. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHuls 6 #23 Posted January 12, 2023 Any chance you still have some of these items? Any you're looking to part with? I'm interested in the front wheel weights specifically but, perhaps others too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,705 #24 Posted January 13, 2023 I’m not sure if you noticed, but this post is from five years ago! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,641 #25 Posted January 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, c-series don said: I’m not sure if you noticed, but this post is from five years ago! It’s oddly comforting to see I’m not the only one who replies to posts from years ago. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
