new member; new toy

[coletraim00]

hi everyone, i used to be fasinated with these machines about 4 years ago and wanted one in the worst way. I had to opt for a new john deere 790 for its weight , backhoe size, and more power. I recently came across one however and had to have it. Its a vintage (1990?)418 with an 18hp briggs. i think its a slightly heavier version of the current 180. I only paid $900 with finish mower and front bucket. cool huh!! i have a whole list of things i'll be improving on:
- Roll bar w/ canopy
- new 3 spool hydraulic valve with auxillary
- rear counter weight
- bigger tires
- new paint
- new muffler
- new headlights
- current style quick attach
- new implements

I will be keep everyone posted

 

[SpringHollow]

Congratulations! That sounds like a very nice deal!!! Welcome to the forum. Everyone here has been a great help to me. I am sure you will find it worthwhile.

Ken

 

[3238dpw]

Wow! That is something the way they used to hook up the mower.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Score!!!!

And thanks for the photo.. I now know what the knuckle at the front of my tires is for... Gonna put it to good use....

Carl

 

[Barryh]

Excellent price and find welcome and enjoy...

 

[MossRoad]

Vintage! Very cool!!!!

It looks like a side discharge mower. And the headlight housings look neat.

 

[coletraim00]

one thing i have note seen much of on this site are the vintage pics. Where are all the vintage owners? any pics?

 

[J_J]

one thing i have note seen much of on this site are the vintage pics. Where are all the vintage owners? any pics?

How old is vintage? How old do you think I am?

 

[Rivco]

How old is vintage? How old do you think I am?

Well... looking at your Avatar I'd say at least 150, 100, 80, ??? ...Ah, but a very Distinguished looking Gentleman !

 

[J_J]

Well... looking at your Avatar I'd say at least 150, 100, 80, ??? ...Ah, but a very Distinguished looking Gentleman !

Hey now, I resemble that.