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Evil Archer 300    76

Evil Archer 300
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New member here. Springwater NY I have owned my 310-8 for about 10 years, It's tough and very reliable.

Last weekend I bought the 518-H. When I got it home it didn't seem to have the ability to climb the hill in my back yard. About a 15 degree slope. I found out ( A little Late ) Wheel Horse used 2 different Transaxles in these. Apparently I got the Eaton 700.

Thru your sight and a very helpful Retired Wheel Horse dealer I changed the oil to a Synthetic. Seems 100% better.

I am looking to replace Transaxle with a Eaton 1100.No rush.

I do believe I got a great deal even with the 700 Tranny. Tractor with weights and chains, 48" side discharge ,42 Rear Discharge,48" Plow and a cart. $550

The Tractor needs some work and a Paint job, But it runs well and mows great.

Thanks for the help and keep up the good work

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Aldon    4,827

Aldon
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Welcome fellow NY'er!

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AMC RULES    37,134

AMC RULES
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rjg854    11,451

rjg854
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:WRS:

This is a great place for anything :wh:

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Digger 66    3,485

Digger 66
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29 minutes ago, Evil Archer 300 said:

 

I do believe I got a great deal even with the 700 Tranny. Tractor with weights and chains, 48" side discharge ,42 Rear Discharge,48" Plow and a cart. $550

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ^^^^  Holy   S M O K E S ! ^^^^^

 

Welcome to Red Square !

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DennisThornton    4,769

DennisThornton
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Great deal 700 or 1100!  I would have expected an 1100 but share as much as you know with a serial number and others will fill in the blanks. I'm thinking maybe a new hydro filter might make you think you have an 1100...

 

Fingers crossed... 

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Mal(Pa)    73

Mal(Pa)
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Welcome   You will like this site:greetings-clappingyellow:

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953 nut    55,700

953 nut
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:WRS:     Here is a post you may want to look over for future reference.

 

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littleredrider    409

littleredrider
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I have a 518 as well. One would think since its 2 horse power less than the 520 it would similar. Uh, nope. Week tranny. Mine seems to work pretty good. Just above and idle it will crawl up any hill on my property. But I'm gonna swap it out for the 1100, it's gonna be a worker, has the hydro lift and want to build a loader for it and the 700 ain't up to the task!! If yah need a good tranny, I'm in  new York too lol

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953 nut    55,700

953 nut
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7 minutes ago, littleredrider said:

Just above and idle it will crawl up any hill

:twocents-02cents:           With any hydro you should operate at or near wide open throttle to provide adequate cooling for the pump.

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elcamino/wheelhorse    9,343

elcamino/wheelhorse
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Welcome to :rs: , Nice looks 310-8 , what year is it ?  I have 1987 and it is a tough Tractor .  

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KC9KAS    4,741

KC9KAS
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@Evil Archer 300 :text-welcomeconfetti: to :rs:

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Jerry77    1,218

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3 hours ago, Evil Archer 300 said:

I am looking to replace Transaxle with a Eaton 1100

Get a complete transaxle - very easy swap...you'll be glad you did...richmondred01 had one for sale recently in the classified section..

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Retired Wrencher    5,502

Retired Wrencher
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Evil Archer 300    :WRS: enjoy what ever you have and this site.

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TDF5G    2,069

TDF5G
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Mighty fine lookin' horses you have there!

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jay bee    906

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:text-welcomeconfetti: to :rs:Evil Archer.  That is a fine looking :wh: you have there.  We're glad you're here!!! :greetings-clappingyellow:

 

Jim

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Sparky-(Admin)    21,398

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:WRS:

 

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