Curtis H 13 #1 Posted July 4 (edited) I have a 1980 Wheel Horse C165 that is almost like new. It's been garage and not used for about 25 years. Does anyone have an idea of what it is worth? Edited July 4 by Curtis H The tractor is the 8-speed. It's been garaged because my father bought it as a collector's item, 3 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,206 #2 Posted July 4 to the There is a working C-165 with deck and cart for sale in our classifieds for $850. Pictures and a complete history of the tractor would help. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #4 Posted July 4 Not running for 25 years might not be a good thing either. And some history and pics would help 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #5 Posted July 4 9 minutes ago, Sparky said: Not running for 25 years might not be a good thing Tractors are like old vehicles - they get parked for a reason...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,923 #6 Posted July 4 Please tell us more about it... Any pictures? Hydro or 8 speed? All these things help determine value. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 552 #7 Posted July 4 1 hour ago, Bill D said: Please tell us more about it... Any pictures? Hydro or 8 speed? All these things help determine value. pics show 8 speed... I would be willing to go $100 might even buy you supper ... Just kidding but looks great in pics is it a running tractor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 552 #8 Posted July 4 NOt used and not running is to different things so? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,596 #9 Posted July 4 Wow! New posted pictures show it is very good aesthetic condition... key point - is it in running condition? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 768 #10 Posted July 4 (edited) Beautiful tractor. Is that original paint? Sorry no idea of value, the apearant condition makes it more difficult to value than an "average" worked tractor. Edited July 4 by Thor27 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,206 #11 Posted July 4 I'm not a fan of the shaker plate engine mounts, but it does look nice and has a nice looking 48" SD deck. So it has not been started for 25 years? What was it used for the first 20 years? Is the engine and transmission oil clean with no water. Have you tried to start it? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,663 #12 Posted July 5 The fender has been replaced. Can't see the Wheel Horse Logo on the seat It may have been replaced. I would put an once or so of Marvel Mystery oil in the cylinder and let it sit for a couple of days before I checked to see if it will turn over by hand. If it hasn't been started in 25 years that cylinder has to be bone dry. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #13 Posted July 5 1 hour ago, Lee1977 said: The fender has been replaced. Can't see the Wheel Horse Logo on the seat It may have been replaced. I would put an once or so of Marvel Mystery oil in the cylinder and let it sit for a couple of days before I checked to see if it will turn over by hand. If it hasn't been started in 25 years that cylinder has to be bone dry. Remember this machine would have come with the plastic fender. That steel one might be a bit mismatched, but well worth the upgrade in my book 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #14 Posted July 5 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: That steel one might be a bit mismatched, but well worth the upgrade in my book Well worth 1000 in my book. More if you get it running. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,177 #15 Posted July 5 8 hours ago, Pullstart said: Remember this machine would have come with the plastic fender. That steel one might be a bit mismatched, but well worth the upgrade in my book Note, not all Blackhoods came with the plastic fender. I have a 1984 that has the original metal fender on it. There appears to be a WH logo on the seat in the square on the backrest part. I agree the fender appears to be slightly a different shade of red. Who knows. Nice looking WH though. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #16 Posted July 5 1 hour ago, JCM said: Note, not all Blackhoods came with the plastic fender. I have a 1984 that has the original metal fender on it. There appears to be a WH logo on the seat in the square on the backrest part. I agree the fender appears to be slightly a different shade of red. Who knows. Nice looking WH though. Correct! The steel seat pan was a factory thing in 84, and yep that’s a WH logo seat. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #17 Posted July 5 @Curtis H personally a big fan of KROIL PENETRATING OIL , nothing has a creep effect like it , haven brought back a number of long neglected engines . removal of spark plug , kriol spray , would also move this by hand , remember you are waking up a long sleeping beauty , get that kroil in a film state , ring freeing , slide action , let that work . would also attempt to start that on a seperate gallon of heavily treated fresh gas . drop carb bowl , clean out the dried crud , agree with the trans oil drain , shift boot , lots to do . bet that paint would like a lubrication refresh , let it sit days , for depth effect , then just a clean clear soft cloth rub down , all of mine have recovered , clean shinny and no dirt effect , know what I would do , with the same opportunity , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #18 Posted July 5 I sent you a pm about any interest in selling it🤷 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,719 #19 Posted July 5 All I can say about this is that it’s not too often that you see an original unmolested example of a C-series tractor like that. Plastic fenders or not, you can tell just by looking at it that this is a preserved part of Wheel Horse history. Unless this tractor has a broken rod or something like that (which I highly doubt) I’d agree with @WHX?? it’s worth at least a thousand dollars. I’m basically out of indoor storage space nearing the twenty Wheel Horse mark or I’d probably would have beat Steve to the punch and put in an offer. I’d love to have that in my collection. That tractor deserves to be stored inside like it has been. Steve has one of the best barns for this horse to live in. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,066 #21 Posted July 6 On 7/4/2024 at 5:10 PM, sqrlgtr said: NOt used and not running is to different things so? In my experience one begets the other. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 768 #22 Posted July 6 On 7/4/2024 at 2:46 PM, Ed Kennell said: I'm not a fan of the shaker plate engine mounts, but it does look nice and has a nice looking 48" SD deck. So it has not been started for 25 years? What was it used for the first 20 years? Is the engine and transmission oil clean with no water. Have you tried to start it? All great questions. I also am usually not a fan of the shaker plate, but if there is one place I can see it's value, it is with a k341... Great tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #23 Posted July 7 Again… I would love to own that machine!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #24 Posted July 7 On 7/5/2024 at 6:32 AM, Sparky said: Correct! The steel seat pan was a factory thing in 84, and yep that’s a WH logo seat. Exception to the rule might be a '84 C-195 with the control levers mounted up top. After further review on the jumbo tron that girl is immaculate. Tractor heavy here but put me on the dibs list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 661 #25 Posted July 7 (edited) Nice looking machine - just a FYI - anytime I've had an engine that hasn't been "run" in years - I take the plug out and work some oil on the cylinder walls and valves/guides turning the engine by hand - after 25 years its dry on the top…Marvel - WD-40 or similar Edited July 7 by Lagersolut 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
