S416-8 325 #1 Posted May 19, 2022 I just bought this at an auction. Will pic it up next week and then it will begin: will I restore it, what cool stuff can I add that "I need??" Maybe a loader?? I picked up the plow in the background as well. Open for ideas, what I need to look at before using etc.. always wanted but never owned one of these machines! 7 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #2 Posted May 19, 2022 to the best side, and the best forum on the net! That’s a great worker machine 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,083 #3 Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, S416-8 said: Open for ideas, what I need to look at before using etc.. always wanted but never owned one of these machines! Clean it up, change oil and filters for the engine and gear lube in the transmission, lube everything that has a grease zerk. Then you can start picking it over. Welcome to the sickness! Edited May 19, 2022 by kpinnc 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S416-8 325 #4 Posted May 19, 2022 Thanks.. one day I had a dream of a loader what snowblower would be best for these machines ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #5 Posted May 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Clean it up, change oil and filters for the engine and gear lube in the transmission, lube everything that has a grease zerk. Then you can start picking it over. Welcome to the sickness! These are sweet machines! I'll add: Take a look at all the belts, and make sure your rubber shifter boot is good. If it's not and the tractor has been sitting outside, it will likely have water in the transmission oil. Dipstick under the seat... milky gear oil not good. I have a 1989 416-8 up on blocks with the trans off right now because of this... Make sure your deck spindles aren't wobbly. Oh, and is the steering column tight and solid? I have dreams of loaders, tillers, and maybe snowblowers (but I have a gravel driveway...). I have the same front blade. Sure comes in handy. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S416-8 325 #6 Posted May 19, 2022 thanks for all the pointers extremely helpful 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #9 Posted May 19, 2022 Sweet tractor. One thing to think about. A loader does not come on & off real easy and it will render most other implements unusable. (mower deck, snow blower, push blade) these can not be installed when the loader is on the tractor. Enjoy your new machine. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S416-8 325 #10 Posted May 19, 2022 GM and thanks.. first things will be wheel weights, chains, etc.. may look for a snowblower so right now trying to find out which is the correct one for the tractor. After that we'll see where it goes.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,464 #11 Posted May 19, 2022 I hope you enjoy the site. As you can see lots of help here. Enjoy it when done. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,298 #12 Posted May 19, 2022 This list will give you the attachments that are a direct fit for your 416-8. With some modification other implements can be adapted also. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #13 Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, S416-8 said: GM and thanks.. first things will be wheel weights, chains, etc.. may look for a snowblower so right now trying to find out which is the correct one for the tractor. After that we'll see where it goes.. Don't know where in NY you are but there is a tall shoot blower for sale in Rochester on FB MP 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #14 Posted May 19, 2022 10 hours ago, S416-8 said: Thanks.. one day I had a dream of a loader what snowblower would be best for these machines ? 19 minutes ago, squonk said: Don't know where in NY you are but there is a tall shoot blower for sale in Rochester on FB MP Some argue that snow load dictates what style blower you’d appreciate the most. Single stage tall shoot or two stage… either way I believe if you keep ‘em loaded up with snow they perform best! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #15 Posted May 19, 2022 I would say a tall chute single would be the best blower. @Achto pretty much nailed it about needing a single use tractor for a FEL. Some aspirations here for your new addiction. 3 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #16 Posted May 19, 2022 13 hours ago, S416-8 said: I just bought this at an auction. Will pic it up next week and then it will begin: will I restore it, what cool stuff can I add that "I need??" Maybe a loader?? I picked up the plow in the background as well. Open for ideas, what I need to look at before using etc.. always wanted but never owned one of these machines! Welcome. This post has the result of a collaboration of members and their ideas of what to do when starting on an new-to-you machine. The post has the list and links to Word and PDF versions of the document in the Files. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S416-8 325 #17 Posted May 20, 2022 Thanks everyone.. my pic up day changed to next week. It does run and drive but I bought this sight unseen based on all the pics.. I'll look for the blower thanks.. Can I call foul on the pics.. now I want 2 one with the loader and another for everything else... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #18 Posted May 20, 2022 11 hours ago, WHX?? said: I would say a tall chute single would be the best blower. @Achto pretty much nailed it about needing a single use tractor for a FEL. Some aspirations here for your new addiction. @WHX??… slick move… looks like something I would do ! Posting those pics of your awesome Wheel Horses to “ inspire” @S416-8… Oh, and to !!!! @S416-8 Thats a nice machine you have there… I have thoroughly enjoyed my membership at the Redsquare… you will be glad you came ! 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #19 Posted May 20, 2022 11 minutes ago, S416-8 said: Thanks everyone.. my pic up day changed to next week. It does run and drive but I bought this sight unseen based on all the pics.. I'll look for the blower thanks.. Can I call foul on the pics.. now I want 2 one with the loader and another for everything else... He’s been infected ! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S416-8 325 #20 Posted May 20, 2022 is it treatable ? Don't even have it yet and found myself looking at a sparkling 520 package .. if I was restoring the house ?????? 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #21 Posted May 20, 2022 And so it begins.... 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,598 #22 Posted May 20, 2022 11 minutes ago, S416-8 said: is it treatable ? Yes. Buy another one… 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #23 Posted May 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, S416-8 said: bought this sight unseen based on all the pics.. Word of warning they always do look better in pics but if the price is right..... 47 minutes ago, S416-8 said: Can I call foul on the pics.. now I want 2 one with the loader and another for everything else... Yes you can.... now you know why some of us have 2 or 10 ... I know I don't Got real real bad news for ya .... ya get hooked on workin tractors ...... then the vintage ones... 1 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #25 Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, S416-8 said: wow 1 hour ago, S416-8 said: is it treatable ? Got my first in 2014, & 8yrs later the count is up to 16. This pic of my 12 out of 14 running tractors is from one year ago. Current status is 14 out of 16 that are turn key. The only treatment for the addition is an understanding significant other and a BIG garage. BTW, I'm in the market for a bigger garage. Edited May 20, 2022 by Achto 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
