Will this fit a c160

[chorusguy 227]

[squonk 41,121]

Yes.

[ebinmaine 67,535]

Any more pics?

It's missing a handle ... 

[Handy Don 12,232]

3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Any more pics?

It's missing a handle ... 

That (very early) model didn’t come with a long handled angle lock release--ya gotta get under there and lift the spring-loaded pin!

In my opinion, that lowers its value compared to the later ones where you can stay seated and release the lock.

[chorusguy 227]

[chorusguy 227]

As I said earlier I used to have one of the ones with the handle but it was stolen.  Really want another.  Asking 300

[Handy Don 12,232]

It will definitely work. Only questions to you are: how often do you need to change the blade angle and how awkward for you to get off the tractor to do it?

[chorusguy 227]

Hahaha.  You sound like you know me.  Actually, I will be using it on my driveway primarily, so I don't think I will be doing a lot of angle changes.  For me, the tough part is putting it on the tractor and removing it

[c-series don 8,708]

You will need a solid link instead of a chain for best results. 

[chorusguy 227]

Thanks.  I believe I have one from the one that got stolen.. it's arched, correct?

 

Having some trouble with the seller.  So, not sure the deal will go through 

 

[chorusguy 227]

Ok. Deal is off. Couldn't work out a payment process. Thanks for all your input.  Most appreciated. 

 

Robert

 

PS.  I am looking for a mid-mount, so if you know anyone....

Edited April 20, 2023 by chorusguy
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[clueless 3,001]

I think the seller is a scammer, just be careful.

[chorusguy 227]

Thanks.  I didn't want to use zelle because there us no way to report seller or dispute anything.  You can with PayPal.

 

Appreciate your input

 

Robert

[chorusguy 227]

Turns out the seller was a scammer.  A previous victim warned me off.  

The guy joined a wheelhorse selling site on Facebook.  Name used was Jordan Henderson 

[Ed Kennell 38,181]

11 hours ago, chorusguy said:

I didn't want to use zelle

Every potential buyer that wanted to pay with Zelle never answered when I insisted on cash at pick up.

[Pullstart 62,902]

If you come across another, you can always use your feet as down pressure on those blades as well.  

[ebinmaine 67,535]

13 hours ago, chorusguy said:

mid-mount

If you or someone around you has Fab skills, I took some decent measurements and posted them a while back.

 

You could also consider using a different brand and making up the mount for a Wheel Horse.

[wallfish 17,000]

Seems like 50% of the people are out to scam the other 50%. 

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,046]

Keep in mind the 5xi grader is easily modified to fit the C-Series and 300-400-500-Series tractors.

 

[clueless 3,001]

16 hours ago, chorusguy said:

Thanks.  I didn't want to use zelle because there us no way to report seller or dispute anything.  You can with PayPal.

 

Appreciate your input

 

Robert

Did you ever actually talk to the seller?

[chorusguy 227]

@clueless 

I did not.  Used messenger

[squonk 41,121]

8 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

If you or someone around you has Fab skills, I took some decent measurements and posted them a while back.

 

You could also consider using a different brand and making up the mount for a Wheel Horse.

Allis-Chalmers/Simplicity blade. Twice as heavy as a WH one. All Iron. Simple to fab up to fit a horse.

 

 

Edited April 21, 2023 by squonk

[Handy Don 12,232]

On 4/20/2023 at 6:36 PM, chorusguy said:

PS.  I am looking for a mid-mount, so if you know anyone....

 

4 hours ago, squonk said:

Allis-Chalmers/Simplicity blade. Twice as heavy as a WH one. All Iron. Simple to fab up to fit a horse.

I recently bought this one and it’s waiting its turn on the project list to get a mount fabbed up for my 854. I’ve seen some on CL for as low as $150.

This one is off an Allis Chalmers and has the then-optional footrests where you can easily apply down pressure to either or both ends of the blade while seated.

I do have to work out a way to manage the blade angle lock from the seat, though, since I’ll likely need pretty frequent angle changes 

 

[squonk 41,121]

9 hours ago, Handy Don said:

 

I recently bought this one and it’s waiting its turn on the project list to get a mount fabbed up for my 854. I’ve seen some on CL for as low as $150.

This one is off an Allis Chalmers and has the then-optional footrests where you can easily apply down pressure to either or both ends of the blade while seated.

I do have to work out a way to manage the blade angle lock from the seat, though, since I’ll likely need pretty frequent angle changes 

 

Nice and heavy huh Don? . Be sure to get the blade forward enough to allow angling. The first one of these I had worked great. The one I have now I went the easy way on the mount and it's too far back to angle but I hardly ever need to move the blade so I'm going to leave it.

[clueless 3,001]

17 hours ago, squonk said:

Allis-Chalmers/Simplicity blade. Twice as heavy as a WH one. All Iron. Simple to fab up to fit a horse.

 

 

Mike, I think Bruce still has that blade, and he won't let it go. I think it belongs back on the tractor it was on .