AHS 1,440 #1 Posted April 22, 2023 I got this B80 3 years ago. Pounded down the exhaust valve. Re wired it, put a new seat on it. Changed all the fluids… at least 1/2 gallon of water in the rear end!! (I think i saved it from the junkyard!!) Plowed with it for 3 years, then sold it to a buddy!! The only small block i had, the quickest starting up and the easiest on gas!! It pushed that 42” plow around no problem!! And i sold it!! Now.. onto a. C81 or C85!! 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,460 #2 Posted April 22, 2023 22 minutes ago, AHS said: Plowed with it for 3 years, then sold it to a buddy!! Like the fact that it went to a friend. Will they be joining us on Redsquare? At Owls Head? At Jim's place in September? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #3 Posted April 22, 2023 I recently was gifted a B-80/8 speed. I have a ton of respect for that little tractor and it’s little motor! 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #4 Posted April 22, 2023 (edited) You will like an 8 HP C series. Same engine as a B80, but on a long frame tractor - we really like our 1979 C81... Edited April 22, 2023 by ri702bill 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,941 #5 Posted April 22, 2023 The 8hp Kohler is generally enough power for anything the tractor was designed to do and do it sipping gas compared to any of the other bigger Kohlers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,987 #6 Posted April 22, 2023 24 minutes ago, ri702bill said: You will like an 8 HP C series. Same engine as a B80, but on a long frame tractor - we really like our 1979 C81... The b-80 he sold in the picture is a long frame also. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,440 #7 Posted April 22, 2023 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Like the fact that it went to a friend. Will they be joining us on Redsquare? At Owls Head? At Jim's place in September? At Owl’s Head! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,440 #8 Posted April 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Rob J. said: The 8hp Kohler is generally enough power for anything the tractor was designed to do and do it sipping gas compared to any of the other bigger Kohlers. I’m amazed by the power its has for 8hp! I even got it to work a little bit, pushing snow!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,440 #9 Posted April 22, 2023 My friend, Matt, (who bought the B80) sent me this! The B80 working hard!! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,460 #10 Posted April 22, 2023 5 hours ago, clueless said: The b-80 he sold in the picture is a long frame also. Good catch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #11 Posted April 22, 2023 Duh - I was thinking of my parts Commando 800 - way too small for someone 6 foot tall..... same 8 HP Kohler with a 4 speed - smaller tires all around... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,440 #12 Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/22/2023 at 7:56 AM, Sparky said: I recently was gifted a B-80/8 speed. I have a ton of respect for that little tractor and it’s little motor! I’m inspired by that picture!! A B80 with a deck on it! I was always thinking about putting a deck on mine, but the 36” RD was in a sad state!! How does it mow? Could it handle a 42”? Always questions I’ve wanted to know! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,460 #13 Posted April 23, 2023 1 hour ago, AHS said: Could it handle a 42”? It'll handle a 42" deck as long as you're reasonable about what you ask it to do. Medium to slower speeds and don't try to chop a hayfield. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,454 #14 Posted April 24, 2023 AHS hard to beat those B-80`s. Pound for pound a true work horse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,063 #15 Posted April 24, 2023 On 4/22/2023 at 9:21 AM, ri702bill said: You will like an 8 HP C series. Same engine as a B80, but on a long frame tractor - we really like our 1979 C81... The 76 and 77 B-Series are long frame. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,265 #16 Posted April 24, 2023 On 4/22/2023 at 7:56 AM, Sparky said: I recently was gifted a B-80/8 speed. I have a ton of respect for that little tractor and it’s little motor! Well,,how many tires does this tractor have? ALL of them! Very nice I must say. On 4/22/2023 at 7:56 AM, Sparky said: 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #17 Posted April 24, 2023 On 4/23/2023 at 8:39 AM, AHS said: I’m inspired by that picture!! A B80 with a deck on it! I was always thinking about putting a deck on mine, but the 36” RD was in a sad state!! How does it mow? Could it handle a 42”? Always questions I’ve wanted to know! It will spin up a 42” deck I’m sure, but if the grass is long or wet or thick or ya got a large pile of doggie poo in your mowing path it’s going to struggle. Personally I would never do it, you’re just taxing the motor and prematurely wearing it out. The 36RD is the way to go! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
