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If the C175 isn't an Eaton 1100 it fo sure would be the one going. I have some pretty steep places I mow, steeper than I should mow but all my mowing gets done with a Toro zero turn now.
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i will know when they get here. I have a set of brand new Toro blades for the deck with oval center holes. Most of the time its a battle just to stay ahead of the grass. I bought a black hood that has mulcher teeth on the rear and that deck does a good job. Its amazing how good the steel is on these old decks and that they keep choochin with moderate care. There are probably at least ten around here
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Raider 12 or C-100...Whats the difference?
702854boy replied to A-Aron's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I have the 6 speed in my 854 so I have the limited slip in it and I'm not too hard on it so I'm not worried about it breaking yet, I mainly just drive around, mow, tow trailers, occasional dirt plowing and discing, and then the limited slip and 8 horse engine was a beast for plowing snow last winter, I rarely spun, and I usually ran out of traction before running out of engine. -
It sounds like you already have one and looking for info on it. Since you're going to the BS, get your tractor in the parade line with the weight on it. When you pull up to Wild Bill you will get more info on it than you wanted! LOL
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Raider 12 or C-100...Whats the difference?
ebinmaine replied to A-Aron's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
72 could go either way I think snow plowing is going to be the biggest difference there. Also if someone was to attempt mowing going slightly uphill on wet grass? We don't do that here so I don't know but that's another possible scenario I could think of. -
Raider 12 or C-100...Whats the difference?
Handy Don replied to A-Aron's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I’ll chip in that the difference between 10 and 12 horsepower matters only if your use case regularly needs maximum power. Also, don’t overvalue the Limited Slip Differential. Its performance is almost indiscernible from an 8-pinion open diff in most regular usage. -
Raider 12 or C-100...Whats the difference?
702854boy replied to A-Aron's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
I thought they had the limited slip until 73 when they went to the no names -
Raider 12 or C-100...Whats the difference?
ebinmaine replied to A-Aron's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
That's only true from 1968 through 1969. 1970, 1971 and 72 they had an 8-speed. 1970 and 71 should have limited slip differential. 1972 might not. It seems like semantics and minutia but they are different and it should be acknowledged for the sake of clarity and the possibilities of ordering parts in the future. -
Raider 12 or C-100...Whats the difference?
702854boy replied to A-Aron's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
A C-100 is an 8 speed with a 10 horse power motor. It has an 8 pinion open differential in it and the attach a matic style hitch and mule drive. A Raider 12 is a 6 speed with a 10 pinion limited slip differential if original. It has a 12 horse power motor and the earlier style mule drive and mid hitch. As far as better than one or the other, that all depends on what you are doing. Essentially the 8 speed and 6 speed are the same transmission,, just different names and differentials. They both still has 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds. Edit: If the C-100 is an automatic which I was not thinking about until @ebinmaine posted about it, it would have a hydrostatic transmission instead of the 8 speed -
Raider 12 or C-100...Whats the difference?
ebinmaine replied to A-Aron's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
What year is the Raider 12? Are they both automatic or manual? -
Looking at buying a Raider 12 or C-100. Is one better than the other? Aside from engine size, what are the differences? Thanks.
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These are appropriate questions.
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Thanks. I thought from other remarks that the problem was with the oil pickup from the oil reservoir and so people recommend overfilling the oil a bit. Are both oil pickup and the oil spray distribution an issue?
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Oiling of the rod bearings is the big problem with the Series One K-Twins. A spray of oil is directed toward the connecting rod from the cam shaft bearings, if you are going up or down a hill gravity will direct the oil away from the rod.
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Are they all OE WH parts or Aftermarket?? The replacements from afar usually provide a lower level of lift to the grass....
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I have never fully understood what qualifies as "hills" I do have some grade on my property of maybe 5-6%. And I do have more like a 10-15% slope that I go up at an angle and am only on it for maybe 20 seconds at a time. Are these hills or is it really when you are spending several minutes going up or down a hill at a time? And is it just when going up or just going down, or both, and how about when going across a hill? Is it applicable then, and is it worse with the left side or right side facing down the hill? Sorry, lots of questions and confusion! Chuck
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Good summary. Some also point out loosening valve seats on the Onan rear cylinder, though I personally suspect this mostly affects the 220 with the more aggressive cam and failure to keep adequate cooling air flowing. But the main point is that if maintained proactively, they usually do very well. Oil, clean under the shrouds and fins, gasket around the oil filter, valve adjust and de-carbon at 750 hours, etc.
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I just bought three sets of round center hole blades for the 42" SD mowers 118.00 shipping free and tax included. How did I do?
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
MainelyWheelhorse replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
@Handy Don Since I swapped out the deck, I’ll check that out. -
C160 Hydro dipstick being stubborn!
DLF replied to Gary S Minnesota's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
The rubber seal on thoes dip sticks gets hard and almost imposable to push on. I made a tool to fix that. Slit a large dowel. steel tubing, or old broom to clear the pull handle. Place on dip stick cap and tap with small hammer it will slip on. -
The older Cub Cadets are pretty good but Wheel Horses are definitely better and easier to work on.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Handy Don replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
May not be applicable, but I recently replaced the blade on my small push rotary mulching mower and discovered the old blade--worn out, but sharp and balanced--was slightly bent. With the new blade, it is quieter and no longer acts like a blower pushing cuttings out from under the sides. -
America's Greatest Garden Tractor??? Not according to THIS group.....
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Switched from a Snapper RER 12.5hp with a 2.5 gallon tank to the WH 854 8hp with only a 1 gallon tank. Two mowings (about 80 minutes running) to pretty much empty for either one. And we don’t have to mention an Onan 18 or 20’s appetite!
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Yes, planning on going to AJ’s Brandy Old Fashioned usually start afterwards.
