[jdog_kustoms]

im looking at a 417-8 that comes with a mower and a blade. The tractor has some small rust spots nothing rusted threw just paint peeled and surface rust i was just curious what the going price would be for one and does it have hydrolic or electric lift and how do you tell

 

[ge-off]

417-8 means it is a 4-series tractor, 17HP, and an 8-speed manual transmission (3 forward, 1 reverse, hi/lo). Of course, this is how it should be if it is factory correct. (Someone correct me if I am in error)

As for electric lift for attachments (mowing deck, blade, etc), that you'll most likely have to look for if you go and see it in person. Instead of having a lift handle on the side, there should be a long switch on the dash that allows for lift and lowering of attachments.

Good luck! Sounds like a winner if the price is right.

 

[jdog_kustoms]

he wants $485 cash

 

[jdog_kustoms]

also does a 417 have any type of rear lift or can i purchase a rear lift for it

 

[whfan74]

The 417 should have the rear lift tube already installed under the fender pan on top of the transmission. The only thing that you will need is the lift cable and whatever type of hitch you want to install. Both can be had fairly easily and inexpensive.

 

[jdog_kustoms]

does anyone have pics of the cable and hitch assembly or anyone have them for sale

 

[jdog_kustoms]

what are the diferances in the 3 and 4 and 5 series

 

[ge-off]

what are the diferances in the 3 and 4 and 5 series

To the best of my knowledge (someone correct me if I'm wrong), the differences were primarily the engines used and what accessories were available (not attachments, but options, such as electric lift as an example).

For instance, the 3-series had an 8, 10, 12, and 14HP engine available. The 4-series used larger 14-18HP engines. The 5-series used 18 and up HP engines.

I don't know what else is different between the three series of tractors.