basszillla 0 #1 Posted June 2, 2020 i'm looking to purchase a Toro 416H (870 hours) to replace our '07 Husqvarna YTH2246 yard tractor. It is still running OK, but the mowing deck is no good anymore. I have previously pulled or DR Lawn/Leaf vac cart with it, tho it does strain a bit with the weight when full of leaves. Would the Toro be under-powered to use for this for 2~3 days each Autumn (aprox an acre of maple & oak leaves mostly)? Either way, our lawn needs mowed badly now, since the Husq deck is not functioning anymore (mainly weld seam breaks & deck metal splitting ). The Toro has the snowblower included , witch could come in handy in the winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #2 Posted June 2, 2020 Should have no issues pulling a Dr leaf vac.I use a tired 416-8 to harvest leaves in the fall.The Agri Fab has been modified to shred the leaves as it vacuums so the total weight loaded is many times higher than whole leaves. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #3 Posted June 2, 2020 to the forum. Lots of good folks here. I've never used a 416, but I think it will do just fine with the leaf vac. I'm sure some 416 owners will come along shortly and comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #4 Posted June 2, 2020 to another Michigander!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,976 #5 Posted June 2, 2020 The 416 will pull the DR Vac full of leaves and the Husky H2246 hooked behind it just fine. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,800 #6 Posted June 2, 2020 from an hour and some change west of ya! As mentioned, you’ll have no issue there. We pull well over the weight of our tractors on a regular basis... sometimes we even have wheels! Here’s a few pics of what 6, 8 or 12 hp will even accomplish. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,674 #7 Posted June 2, 2020 My c-175 has no issues with the cylcone rake 1 less hp on the 416 will not be an issue . 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,509 #8 Posted June 2, 2020 The 16hp engines of yesterday will do all of the work of todays 22-24hp engines and more. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #9 Posted June 2, 2020 I used to do it with an old 10 horse.. you'll be just fine. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseyheaven 112 #10 Posted June 3, 2020 No sweat for a 416-8. They are awesome machines. Enjoy. I have 2 of them. One with Onan twin (1300 hrs) and one with Kohler single cyl (2000 hrs). You will find they are much more machine than a husqavarna. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
