Major-Clanger 9 #1 Posted June 11 Hello, First post here and looking forward to some good info, idea swapping and some banter..... Anyway, I'm in England and about to buy a garden tractor. It's main job will be grass cutting a medium size undulating paddock together with pulling small trailers of logs. I could probably get away with a lightweight lawn tractor but I'm a bloke and like heavy metal - so it has to be an old-ish Wheelhorse. I've found a C121 model in full working order, very original but a bit rough round the edges, though mechanically sound - exactly how I want it. Please would one of you tell me where this model fits into the general WH hierarchy? I'm assuming it's from the 1970s? Is it a well thought of tractor? Are spares still available? What sort of speed can I expect in top gear/high range? I ask because my nearest pub is about 2 miles away and hosts a vintage tractor meet regularly! Any particular issues or bad points to look out for? Thanks in advance, appreciate any helpful info. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,717 #2 Posted June 11 The C-121 is a great garder tractor. The one I have is a 1978. The 12 hsp Kohler is strong and the manual 8 speed transmission is just fine. Any parts that fit another "C" series tractor are interchangeable...as are the transmissions. If there is an issue, it is the gas tank being under the seat. A pump bulb primer, or a fuel pump takes care of any hard starting issues. Keeping a full tank helps also. All "C" series horses that have the tank under the seat can have this issue. Not a big deal and an easy fix. Unless you mess with larger and smaller pulleys, the top speed of all "C"s is about the same. A manual should state the speeds through all the gears. Check out our "manual section". 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #3 Posted June 11 I believe you can expect 7 miles per hour. 2 miles away, that’s about 18 minutes to the first beverage if you hustle! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,687 #4 Posted June 12 The 1978-79 C-Series are some of my favorite. I have a few of them. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,181 #5 Posted June 12 The C-121 will do everything you have outlined with no problem. If any questions come up please feel free to ask them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,656 #6 Posted June 12 (edited) The only bad thing about them is the shaker engine mounts. There are aluminum mounts that can mount it solid. Performancemad. com (Part number 1099). Edited June 12 by Lee1977 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major-Clanger 9 #7 Posted June 14 Thanks for all your help chaps. Just bought a C-121, will report back once I've got it home. 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
