Bubbac123 8 #1 Posted June 7, 2023 New Member looking for opinions. I have the options of a C-160 8 speed, a 520 HC, and a C-175 Twin Automatic. All will be restorations and I'm just looking for opinions on the better model. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,609 #2 Posted June 7, 2023 Pics would help.,, Im a gear guy so i'd go with the C160. Of course, if you bought all three there'd be no need to make a decision... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,845 #3 Posted June 7, 2023 All of them!!! Well truth be told a C-160 8 is a bucket lister but this certain in Maine hoards them and paints them fruity tooty... I'll not mention names... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,023 #4 Posted June 7, 2023 I'm partial to the older stuff too so C-160 I have a 520HC that I use for winter snow blowing. It's a beast but prefer Kohler over the Onans. Plus many have had issues with the valve seats on those too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,783 #5 Posted June 7, 2023 It depends on desired usage. I love my C160 auto. Kohlers are simpler than Onans, and the auto does everything from dirt work to excellent maneuverability while mowing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbac123 8 #6 Posted June 7, 2023 My cousin owns all 3,that's how I have the choice. I built a Deere 318 out of a 318, a 316, and a 314 for him. It has front and rear pto and hydraulics, it's hydro drive and hydraulic steer. In return I get to build the Wheel horse of my choice. 1 down fall is I do not have the engine for the C175 but the 520hc and the c160 8 speed are whole and run but need work. I am partial to the C175 a little but only reason being is it is a 1980 model and I am too. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbac123 8 #7 Posted June 7, 2023 I will post pics soon. I will say the C160 is a beautiful tractor. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,783 #8 Posted June 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Bubbac123 said: In return I get to build the Wheel horse of my choice. 1 down fall is I do not have the engine for the C175 but the 520hc and the c160 8 speed are whole and run but need work. I am partial to the C175 a little but only reason being is it is a 1980 model and I am too. Put the C160 engine in the C175. You get a great Kohler k341 that is simple to maintain and a Eaton 1100 Hydro that is one of the best Hydro's of that era. PS if you decide to look for a Kohler twin for the C175 be sure it is a Series II. The Kohler Series I had lube issues when working on a slope. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,730 #9 Posted June 7, 2023 8 hours ago, WHX?? said: All of them!!! Well truth be told a C-160 8 is a bucket lister but this certain in Maine hoards them and paints them fruity tooty... I'll not mention names... Hey!! I resemble that remark!! @Bubbac123 Welcome aboard. I'll put in my vote for the C160. I MAY be somewhat partial to them given consideration I only have SIX. I put that in caps and bold so @WHX?? remembers. 😂😂. Simplistic wiring and other repairs and maintenance. The Kohler 16 single cylinder is a Beast. The 8 speed is fairly close to bulletproof and also easily repaired. I do have a hydro for winter work as well. We just prefer the gear jammers around the acreage here. We'll be looking forward to seeing pics!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,609 #10 Posted June 7, 2023 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I only have SIX. Sounds like you have a problem... we are here for you. Please, tell us how can we help you... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,925 #11 Posted June 7, 2023 Bubba! Don’t mind Uncle Jim over in WI, he might not have SIX C-160s but he has everything else You really can’t go wrong with your decision, that)s quite a deal with your cousin! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,730 #12 Posted June 7, 2023 2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Sounds like you have a problem... we are here for you. Please, tell us how can we help you... Send me a super cool easy going full-time person-of-all-trades that'll take good coffee and bad personality in trade for helping me restore and maintain the Herd. ...? 😁 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,609 #13 Posted June 7, 2023 20 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Send me a super cool easy going full-time person-of-all-trades that'll take good coffee and bad personality in trade for helping me restore and maintain the Herd. ...? 😁 Uhm... you need another BBT? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #14 Posted June 7, 2023 C-160 gets my vote even though I’m a hydro guy. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,081 #15 Posted June 7, 2023 (edited) My vote is C-160 ! I have one I recently purchased and I need to get to working on it. Like some have said, It’s a bucket list Wheel Horse. to !!! Edited June 7, 2023 by Horse Newbie 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 906 #16 Posted June 7, 2023 C-160 gets my vote too. to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,005 #17 Posted June 7, 2023 It would depend on how much work and money it's going to take to restore the C-160 or the C-175. If it's close between the two go with the C-160. If the C-175 is going to take less work and money go with the C-160 . As far a the third tractor go with the C-160. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
