Charbs152 254 #1 Posted August 25, 2023 So I finally got around to picking this up from my grandfather today. He's been telling me for months to come take it. He bought this in the very early 80s used and has used it very lightly himself. I've been fascinated with this tractor since i was a kid, i remember going over with my father and then we would drive the tractor to our house down the road and mow the lawn. This tractor is what got me interested in wheel horses, and this is my3rd one in the garage. I've also got a c175 with Briggs opposed 18hp twin and a 312-8 but i think this c160 is even slightly nicer built than the c175... It's been mostly parked in his garage the last 15 years or so. It started right up today and never missed a beat. the battery is from 2012 and still cranks the thing over. It's got a 42-inch rear discharge and a snowblower with wheel weights and chains. The hour meter says 187 but i don't think it's working any longer as i ran it for about 30 minutes today and it didn't move. My plans are to do maintenance on it, give it a good washing and then a wipe down with MMO to preserve it as-is Pics are at this link - C160 - Imgur 4 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,535 #2 Posted August 25, 2023 Excellent tractor!! I've... A few. Definitely a top shelf worker. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,070 #3 Posted August 25, 2023 I bought one a while back. Probably get a little serious about messing with it this winter… 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,902 #4 Posted August 26, 2023 Awesome family relic you brought home today! Congrats! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,065 #5 Posted August 26, 2023 Excellent machine you have there! Congratulations! 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I've... A few. Oh stop it! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,708 #7 Posted August 26, 2023 @Charbs152 We need pictures! We love pictures! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charbs152 254 #9 Posted August 26, 2023 32 minutes ago, c-series don said: @Charbs152 We need pictures! We love pictures! 8 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I posted a link with pics in the original post 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,662 #10 Posted August 26, 2023 It's a 1975 model. Good looking tractor. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charbs152 254 #11 Posted August 26, 2023 More pics i pressure washed it, scrubbed paint with 0000 steel wool, then wiped marvel mystery oil on it, greased all the fittings, oil change, trans oil change, fresh gas, hooked up my 48 inch deck, Aired the tires up and mowed 3 acres with it today. The 16hp kohler is a badass engine. more pics - https://imgur.com/gallery/UWZyOSS 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,535 #12 Posted August 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, Charbs152 said: 16hp kohler The more you use that beast, the more you'll appreciate it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charbs152 254 #13 Posted August 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: The more you use that beast, the more you'll appreciate it. It’s every bit as strong and maybe even stronger (low end torque) than my c175 with a I/C 18hp opposed twin Briggs swapped in it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,368 #14 Posted August 26, 2023 Looking very nice 👍 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charbs152 254 #15 Posted August 26, 2023 Just now, rjg854 said: Looking very nice 👍 Thank you. My grandpa is happy to see it working again 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,368 #16 Posted August 26, 2023 Yeah I bet he is, and sounds as though you are too. A C160 is a awesome tractor. I have one myself. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charbs152 254 #17 Posted August 26, 2023 51 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Yeah I bet he is, and sounds as though you are too. A C160 is an awesome tractor. I have one myself. I am happy to see it working again. I’ve wanted this tractor since I was a kid in the early-mid 90s 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,368 #18 Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) And here it is 30+ years later and your wish has come true Edited August 26, 2023 by rjg854 Sp 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
