AHS 1,439 #1 Posted February 2, 2020 Ok, first..when did they start making the 314-8? They started making them late, like 93? It runs fine, has a crack in the exhaust, (which I can repair) and stock axles? 1 1/8” 8 pinion. It has a 48” deck, which is rusted out... I’m not sure if I can repair it! I’m gonna try! Is it worth $300 bucks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,439 #2 Posted February 2, 2020 Or even $250- 275... I’m gonna try to lower him a bit!!👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,663 #3 Posted February 2, 2020 made in 1985 then again 1993-2000 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #4 Posted February 2, 2020 A good running 314-8 is well worth three hundred dollars, don't insult the current owner low balling. Feel him out, saving twenty five dollars not worth missing out on a nice tractor. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #5 Posted February 2, 2020 28 minutes ago, AHS said: Is it worth $300 bucks? Picture would help, but a running 314-8 - in my opinion, yes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #6 Posted February 2, 2020 If it runs and drives in all gears, It is worth $300. Check the spindles in the deck. If the bearings are good, they are worth $50 each. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #7 Posted February 2, 2020 What they ^^^^^ said. Unless it's a crust bucket... It's worth that all day everyday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,439 #8 Posted February 3, 2020 13 hours ago, ebinmaine said: What they ^^^^^ said. Unless it's a crust bucket... It's worth that all day everyday. Ha! Like most tractors in our state! Most of the tractors are outside during the winter, uncovered; getting the snow and ice and rain all over them! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,439 #9 Posted February 3, 2020 I got it! Um.. its a 414-8! It has 8” front wheels. It needs a muffler, choke cable, and gas cap. The motor runs like a kohler.. it starts right up, runs sweet! And the 48” deck, I mean, those are the only holes in it.. a couple welded on plates! I need to know what year it is... there is no vin plate on the back... I think it’s an 88 or an 89?? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,439 #10 Posted February 3, 2020 That mufflers fine! Mint!👍. the deck not too bad, couple patches and a belt. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #11 Posted February 3, 2020 Nice find! What you've got there is a fantastic worker. Not sure I see the problem with the muffler. So it's a little... Extra ventilated... Perhaps time to transition to a stack? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,439 #12 Posted February 3, 2020 31 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Nice find! What you've got there is a fantastic worker. Not sure I see the problem with the muffler. So it's a little... Extra ventilated... Perhaps time to transition to a stack? A 414-8 has the 8” front wheels.. a 314-8 has the 6” fronts? Correct? @ebinmaine I told the wife... she’s wants me to get rid of one!! HAHA!! Good one!! 😁👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #13 Posted February 3, 2020 14 minutes ago, AHS said: ... she’s wants me to get rid of one!! HAHA!! .....😁👍 I'm pretty sure a 310 has the small front wheels but I'm not sure about 12 and 14. I know you put words in there but I don't even understand them. She wants you to do what??!!?? Wait. I think I get it. 15 minutes ago, AHS said: wants me to get ANOTHER one Yeah yeah yeah. This MUST be what she meant. Okay look. Just because I'm a nice guy. I'll babysit your Power King. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #14 Posted February 4, 2020 14 hours ago, AHS said: Ha! Like most tractors in our state! Most of the tractors are outside during the winter, uncovered; getting the snow and ice and rain all over them! never understood this wheel horse tractors are not cheap - in fact they were very expensive sitting one outside just doesn't add up 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #15 Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I'm pretty sure a 310 has the small front wheels but I'm not sure about 12 and 14. I know you put words in there but I don't even understand them. She wants you to do what??!!?? Wait. I think I get it. Yeah yeah yeah. This MUST be what she meant. Okay look. Just because I'm a nice guy. I'll babysit your Power King. front tire size can very most earlier smaller 300 series were equipped with 6" front wheels - but some larger models had 8" wheels I believe many of not most of the last 300 series sold had 8" wheels but again - front wheel / tire size can vary even some 416-H were equipped with the smaller 6" front wheels another thing I could never understand ( and yes I believe the 6" front tire size was required with a certain deck size - maybe 37" deck ? 37" deck on a tractor this size something else I don't understand lol ) Edited February 4, 2020 by tom2p 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,439 #16 Posted February 4, 2020 9 hours ago, tom2p said: never understood this wheel horse tractors are not cheap - in fact they were very expensive sitting one outside just doesn't add up Yeah, exactly!! There is a 312-8 about 4 miles from me, that’s sat outside uncovered for 3-4 years... it’s not for sale. So, what did I do? I stopped by the place with the WH and asked how much they wanted for it... and the house owner said “it’s not sale!” It’s still there! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 627 #17 Posted February 4, 2020 Yes 37” SD requires 6” front wheels to get unrestricted turning. For what it is worth my 37” deck has been a beast for its 30 years of use. It also is the only WH deck designed for ‘bagging’ WITHOUT power assistance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #18 Posted February 5, 2020 On 2/3/2020 at 1:52 PM, AHS said: I got it! Um.. its a 414-8! It has 8” front wheels. It needs a muffler, choke cable, and gas cap. The motor runs like a kohler.. it starts right up, runs sweet! And the 48” deck, I mean, those are the only holes in it.. a couple welded on plates! I need to know what year it is... there is no vin plate on the back... I think it’s an 88 or an 89?? I have one that is identical to what you have.A 414-8 86 or 87. Great machine Use it alot ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,439 #19 Posted February 5, 2020 Wow! Mines weathered a little bit, used and abused... however I’m still surprised by the motor, it starts up beautiful. Long live the Kohler!💪 @The Tool Crib 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #20 Posted February 5, 2020 These magnum engines are absolutely wonderful smooth running and easy to work on! Nice find! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,439 #21 Posted February 5, 2020 10 hours ago, The Tool Crib said: These magnum engines are absolutely wonderful smooth running and easy to work on! Nice find! Easy to work on!! Nice! I just replaced a fuel line and filter on my 00 312, it was more of a pain than I thought! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #22 Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) Get in touch with our decal dude here terry the @Vinylguy and get some decals. Great quality and fast service!! 👍 Edited February 5, 2020 by The Tool Crib 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,580 #23 Posted February 5, 2020 good pick up on that, i would do a thorough BASELINE SERVICE on it, take nothing for granted , and verify all functions. probably a shift boot ,along with a fluid change in the rear end. that deck is not safe to use , you can probably pick up a much better and safer one , from this site or locally. get some sea foam in the tank and flush out the crud. do a couple of hot oil changes to flush out the milky residue , a regular, with the wrong weight oil never totally heating up , 5-30 oil in winter ,does well, 30 wt rest of year. good luck with it , its worth saving , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelman 251 #24 Posted February 5, 2020 You got a great deal. I have a 87 414-8 and they are wonderful machines. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 658 #25 Posted February 5, 2020 Nice tractor you did good!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
