PWL216 889 #1 Posted April 2 What model tractor is this? Pictures attached. Plastic fender. Is this a C175? Thx fir the help! Paul 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 255 #2 Posted April 2 Upper C series? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,415 #3 Posted April 2 (edited) Is it a black hood? Or does it have a fiberglass hood? If so I could be a C-161 with the Briggs opposed twin. Edited April 2 by TonyToro Jr. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #4 Posted April 2 @PWL216 What size rear wheels? 12" or 15"? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWL216 889 #5 Posted April 2 2 minutes ago, TonyToro Jr. said: Is it a black hood? Or does it have a fiberglass hood? If so I could be a C-161 with the Briggs opposed twin. Good question. It’s a black style hood but all red. I believe it’s all metal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWL216 889 #6 Posted April 2 Just now, ebinmaine said: @PWL216 What size rear wheels? 12" or 15"? Not sure…. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWL216 889 #7 Posted April 2 6 minutes ago, PWL216 said: Good question. It’s a black style hood but all red. I believe it’s all metal. 5 minutes ago, PWL216 said: Not sure…. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWL216 889 #8 Posted April 2 11 minutes ago, TonyToro Jr. said: Is it a black hood? Or does it have a fiberglass hood? If so I could be a C-161 with the Briggs opposed twin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #10 Posted April 2 I'm leaning towards a C175. Metal hood. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,415 #11 Posted April 2 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: I'm leaning towards a C175. Metal hood. Same here. C-161 had a fiberglass hood. And C-195 had the bigger tires. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #12 Posted April 2 Definitely a Black Hood... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,688 #13 Posted April 2 (edited) @PWL216That is a C-175 with a Series 1 Kohler. It is an early model because of the handle on the hydraulic valve. It is also the feature tractor for the Big Show this year, so get to work!!! Or send me the tins from the exhaust system!!! Later models have a hydraulic valve handle that looks like this. Edited April 2 by c-series don 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,725 #14 Posted April 2 (edited) Engine is from 1980 Some 1980 C-175 had Sunstrand some Eatons.... Love the twin coils... Edited April 2 by pfrederi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,688 #15 Posted April 2 @pfrederi I believe some of the early C-165’s came with Sunstrand transmissions also. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #16 Posted April 2 Makes sense if 1979 to 1980 was the change. Likely Wheelhorse company would have used old stock first. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #17 Posted April 2 Paul: ...........for comparison... here are a few views We have a Series 1 and Series 2 engine on our two C175 models - our series 1 is a '83.... and the Series 2 is an '84 - they are both Kohler KT17 engines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,688 #18 Posted April 2 Since we are on this subject, why is it that some of these engines have different style air filters? Does that help determine the year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #19 Posted April 3 4 hours ago, c-series don said: Since we are on this subject, why is it that some of these engines have different style air filters? Does that help determine the year? hey Don - - i am not an expert on this topic of the kt17 air filters - but there was a thread just last week about a related kt17 topic and pre-heaters and carbs icing -- i first learned about the various different breather/air filters on the kt 17 download here on RdSq when i was researching the kt 17 and found the 3 different air filter styles shown in the kt17 diagrams ---- apparently the so called " tear drop " shaped air filter is early version..... then the kt17s had a round breather installed..... but then thereafter came the same round breather but included the snorkle nose going to the pre-heater -- Again, I am not an expert but that's the impression i have in answer to your question -- Lastly -- as you likely know... the design of the of the kt17 engine where the oil filter could be is the prime indicator distinguishing the S1 vs S2 engine - see photo attached - - it seems possible that air intake/cleaners could be changed over the yrs but the engine design couldn't so therefore indicating which respective kt17 engine?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,725 #20 Posted April 3 (edited) 3 types of Air Cleaner were used on both Series 1 and Series 2..depended on what the customer ordered The tear drop shape was apparently only offered Series1 (First pic) Edited April 3 by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #21 Posted April 3 3 hours ago, pfrederi said: 3 types of Air Cleaner were used on both Series 1 and Series 2..depended on what the customer ordered The tear drop shape was apparently only offered Series1 (First pic) fascinating info -- love learning this stuff -- there was a 1980 C175 i was considering buying last week but it had the tear drop style filter unit without the preheater anti-icing capability ------ so being in cold weather NYS i chose not to take the carb "icing" risk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
