rick 233 #1 Posted July 30, 2020 Hi- been away for a while, other hobbies, life etc. got in front. Still using my Wheel Horse tractors though. My 416-H needs some TLC, and was wondering if the 48" deck it wears is too much for my 314-8, which has no deck at the moment. I keep the blades sharp, and try to cut once a week at most. Responses from those who have tried this combo will be much appreciated! TIA, Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #2 Posted July 30, 2020 Don't have a 48", but I've used a 42" on a 10hp with no problems... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #3 Posted July 30, 2020 I had a 48 on my 314, plenty of power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 233 #4 Posted July 30, 2020 Thanks, guys! The 314-8 came with a rusted out 42"SD, I've been using it for a blade tractor and trailer puller, it's time it earned it's keep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #5 Posted July 30, 2020 Have a 48" on a 1968 Raider 12.. no problem at all. Might be different with a hydro.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 233 #6 Posted July 30, 2020 Stepney, I remember reading somewhere that it takes 2 hp to work the hydro. This deck came to me on a 416-H, it had no problems driving the 48" deck with the hydro. I am confident now it will work with the 14 hp Kohler 8 speed tractor. Thanks, Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #7 Posted July 31, 2020 My 1998 314-8 had a 48 inch deck on it and I had no problems. It was originally bought that way from the dealer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 233 #8 Posted July 31, 2020 Thanks for all the responses, guys! I'm going to make the switch to the 314-8 and forge ahead. The 416-H needs some down time for maintenance, valve adjustment, leaky tires and such. Thanks again, Rick 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #9 Posted July 31, 2020 16 hours ago, rick said: Stepney, I remember reading somewhere that it takes 2 hp to work the hydro. This deck came to me on a 416-H, it had no problems driving the 48" deck with the hydro. I am confident now it will work with the 14 hp Kohler 8 speed tractor. Thanks, Rick depends on a number of things - primarily the hydro unit even the viscosity of the trans fluid can make a difference in the efficiency 2 hp might be in the ball park for an approp sized hydro trans for 16 hp engine - would be around 12.5 % or so ... ? ... compared to a manual trans that might be around 5 % or so - .8 hp or so ... ? ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #10 Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) 55 minutes ago, rick said: Thanks for all the responses, guys! I'm going to make the switch to the 314-8 and forge ahead. The 416-H needs some down time for maintenance, valve adjustment, leaky tires and such. Thanks again, Rick how many hours on the 416-H ? I have one 416-H with around 1000 hours and (unfortunately) has not had valve adjustment performed still runs great and uses very little oil - but prefer to have valve adjustment done and checked for possible valve seat issue concerned about getting into it and snapping studs or similar Edited July 31, 2020 by tom2p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 233 #11 Posted July 31, 2020 tom2p, the Onan hour meter shows 968.1 hours. To the best of my recollection it had 7xx hours on it when I bought it. I have had the necessary gaskets for over a year now. After a new right hip, retirement, and a spinal laminectomy to release compression on sciatic nerves I feel like working on it again! Now, if this heat and/or humidity would lighten up, I'd be good to go... btw, the 314-8 shows 531 hours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
