C-160 1974 restored

[ebby 7]

4000.00 for this fully restored? Too high ?

Edited February 28 by ebby
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[ri702bill 8,323]

Maybe... Need an explaination on "fully restored". Complete teardown and rebuild on the 12 HP engine,8 speed Unidrive and the cutting deck? Does the seller have all the documentation to back that up??  Or just a scuff & shoot with fresh decals??? Is the steering tight or worn out?? Is the plow straight with a new cutting edge? What other implements does it come with??? Looks nice, but so don't most ex-wives!!!

 

Edited February 28 by ri702bill

[ebinmaine 67,508]

We'd need more information for an accurate price but offhand I'd say that's around twice what it's worth, or more.  

 

Good hitch. Good seat. Armrests. 

 

Note the PTO is not fresh paint. Why?

Engine looks older as well.  

 

We've done 5 full frame off restorations here. Every nut n bolt. 

 

The most expensive didn't include rebuilding the engine or restoring implementation. 

 

I could see SPENDING $4K getting there but I doubt most folks would PAY that much after completion.  

 

 

[ri702bill 8,323]

1 minute ago, ebinmaine said:

I could see SPENDING $4K getting there but I doubt most folks would PAY that much after completion

Agreed - restoring one of these is a labor of love and can be a money pit, not like flipping houses...... Always tough to recoup 100% of the expense on tractors...

[Retired Wrencher 5,458]

@ebbyI would say it looks nice but I would like a total break down of what was done to it. Paint is a minor cost compared to the more important part of the tractor. Take your time don’t fall in love with it. Been there done that. 

[Lee1977 6,660]

I only see a round $1000 for the tractor if rebuilt. $300 for a rebuilt deck  and $ 200 for the snow blade, 

Edited February 28 by Lee1977

[ri702bill 8,323]

10 minutes ago, Lee1977 said:

I only see a round $1000 for the tractor if rebuilt. S300 for a rebuilt deck  and $ 200 for the snow blade, 

Lee has a point there. IF it were a "rare" model, like a fully documented low hours  1-of-200 420LSE, $4K may be a "reasonable" price....

[JoeM 7,874]

Some like to get their labor for restorations on these tractors. 

A lot of times I consider it charity work since it is a hobby. 

I like the C160 but not paying that price.

Maybe Jay Leno will buy it. 

[Handy Don 12,232]

47 minutes ago, JoeM said:

Maybe Jay Leno will buy it.

My understanding is that he is an extremely shrewd and well-informed buyer!

[ebby 7]

1 hour ago, JoeM said:

Some like to get their labor for restorations on these tractors. 

A lot of times I consider it charity work since it is a hobby. 

I like the C160 but not paying that price.

Maybe Jay Leno will buy it. 

thank you 

 

[ebby 7]

great i thought it was over priced. thanks for all the advice 

[Horse Newbie 7,069]

Maybe you come out better finding a tractor, “Wheel Horse of Course”, that needs some work. Then you can make it what you want. 
 

I bought my 1994 520-H, a leaf vac, 36” rototiller, and 48” side discharge deck for I think around $140.

Then I set about bringing her back up to usable and presentable shape.

 

I acquired my 1984 Work Horse GT-1600 for free. It needed a fuel pump to run according to the PO, but in actuality it needed a bit more, especially to suit what I wanted it to be. It came with a 42” side discharge deck and a homemade mid mount scraper blade.

 

I bought my 1977 C-160 for $400. It came with a 42” side discharge deck. I am currently working on it…

 

And yes I did spend a fair amount on the tractors getting them to where they are now… tires for one are expensive, paint, parts, etc., but I believe they will last until I’m gone with a little maintenance and needed small repairs.

Edited February 28 by Horse Newbie

[Ed Kennell 38,178]

56 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

My understanding is that he is an extremely shrewd and well-informed buyer!

Agree, Jay is often at the Hershey AACA Region Shows.    He has the deep pockets, but is a real person with greasy fingernail.

[JoeM 7,874]

1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said:

2 hours ago, Handy Don said:

My understanding is that he is an extremely shrewd and well-informed buyer!

Agree, Jay is often at the Hershey AACA Region Shows.    He has the deep pockets, but is a real person with greasy fingernail.

I guess I should have just said "rich dude"

 

[Cody 276]

It's a nice tractor but not worth 4000 in my opinion. But i think it's neat that it has the 16hp tecky in it instead of a kohler. I don't think it makes it worth anymore, its just something you don't see everyday

[ebinmaine 67,508]

39 minutes ago, Cody said:

It's a nice tractor but not worth 4000 in my opinion. But i think it's neat that it has the 16hp tecky in it instead of a kohler. I don't think it makes it worth anymore, its just something you don't see everyday

 

 

Legend has it only about 300 or less of those were built. 

1974 only. 

 

I believe it's reasonable that number may be higher. ...But who's to say.  

The Tecumseh Horses pop up regularly across the country. 

 

I have THREE here in our Herd  thanks to a couple generous Redsquare members and a lucky find of my own.  

 

 

[Cody 276]

I have c160 with a tecumseh here, granted it's in the "someday" pile of projects and no where in the condition of the one mentioned above. I like the tecumseh powered tractors, yeah they have their problems but what doesn't. It's unfortunate that no one has come up with a replacement ignition system for them yet. That seems to be their ultimate weak point as these machines get older

[ebinmaine 67,508]

1 minute ago, Cody said:

replacement ignition

I've not replaced one yet but they're pretty easy to do with modern components.  

@Ed Stoller made a kit.