[miller17636]

I just won this on a local municipal auction. I kind of stumbled upon this by accident. I am ready for the snow to fly!! As always here are some pics from the listing!! I spent a little more than I wanted to, but I think it was worth it, considering everything that is included. I am thinking about doing some snow work on the side this winter. Enjoy the pics!! Of course when I get it home, I will be doing a full detailing with new pics to follow!!

 

[ezliving4ume]

Got to love a 318

 

[miller17636]

You are soo right. Well I guess now that I am loaded for bear when it comes to snow removal, we probably won't get much!!

 

[blantz2]

I am not that familiar on how a snow blower attaches to a 318 but that looks like a newer style quick hitch for the 4xx series. Hmmm.

 

[miller17636]

I am not that familiar on how a snow blower attaches to a 318 but that looks like a newer style quick hitch for the 4xx series. Hmmm.

The quick hitches were made for 318's as well. I did alot of research before going after this one. :thThumbsU

 

[BOSOX]

You are soo right. Well I guess now that I am loaded for bear when it comes to snow removal, we probably won't get much!!

You got that right. Never fails... But that's not entirely a bad thing and heck you still get to keep the 318! :trink39:

 

[miller17636]

You got that right. Never fails... But that's not entirely a bad thing and heck you still get to keep the 318! :trink39:

I thought it was a good investment, seeing as how 318's seem to hold their value very well.

 

[miller17636]

Do any of the 318 folks wanna chime in and give me a break down of prices for all that is included?

 

[D-Dogg]

I'd need a little more info such as serial numbers, hours, and some more pictures, to be sure.

But if you paid less than $1500 you got a heck of a deal. That 47 blower looks to be in fine shape, and they go fo ras much as $1200 by themselves.

The quick hitch is another couple hundred, a hundred for the plastic weights and chains.

If the 318 itself runs even halfway well, it's worth $800 minimum.

 

[miller17636]

I'd need a little more info such as serial numbers, hours, and some more pictures, to be sure.

But if you paid less than $1500 you got a heck of a deal. That 47 blower looks to be in fine shape, and they go fo ras much as $1200 by themselves.

The quick hitch is another couple hundred, a hundred for the plastic weights and chains.

If the 318 itself runs even halfway well, it's worth $800 minimum.

I am not sure on the hours or serial number, but I will post up when I get it.

 

[8086bruce]

Great find that thing is going to be great this winter. Now you just have to do this every nite in hope of snow.raying:

 

[ChrisW]

Stupid question from a JD newbie...... what mechanism drives that blower out front? Is it belt driven? Shaft?

 

[like'mall]

OK you seem to want to keep us in suspense....... What did you give if you don't mind me asking?.....

 

[like'mall]

Stupid question from a JD newbie...... what mechanism drives that blower out front? Is it belt driven? Shaft?

belt..but that one looks to have the hydraulic chute control...

 

[D-Dogg]

Chris, it is belt drive down to the quick hitch then shaft to the blower's gearbox.

 

[D-Dogg]

belt..but that one looks to have the hydraulic chute control...

Yes the 47s had hydraulic chute control. It may have been optional but all of them I've seen have it.

 

[miller17636]

OK you seem to want to keep us in suspense....... What did you give if you don't mind me asking?.....

Well. I don't like to throw out prices, but I sold my 94 VW this summer and pretty much paid for it with the proceeds.

 

[like'mall]

Well it was obviously worth it...That's why you bought it... Everyone here loves their 318s. Way to go!!!

 

[D-Dogg]

Well. I don't like to throw out prices, but I sold my 94 VW this summer and pretty much paid for it with the proceeds.

I'm hearing about $1200, so, it was a real good deal.

 

[miller17636]

D-Dogg, Any idea on length on the set-up? I am wondering if it will fit in my trailer. My trailer is an 8 footer. I don't really want to remove the blower, because it weighs a ton.