(C-105 with Electric lift)

[ElectricApprentice123 22]

Howdy all, I found this gem on FB marketplace. I’m going to pick it up on Saturday for $200 as I couldn’t pass it up for the price. The main use will be to mow my small lot and to clear the occasional middle CT snow storm.

(Apologies for the poor quality pictures. They are from the listing and I will get better photos after I pick it up.) 
Couple questions…

Is the electric lift factory installed or a aftermarket lift as I can’t find anything on the internet for it?

Is this a sought after model?

And last but not least, am I getting robbed paying $200 for this unit as it’s been up for a while on the web. 

Thanks!

 

 

[kpinnc 12,976]

The electric lift was an add-on option. 

 

I don't think you got robbed. It's a fairly common tractor, but you're getting a deck and snow blade too. All depends on what you can't tell from pictures. Condition of the engine and transmission will determine how you fare on the purchase. 

[Bill D 2,044]

The electric lift is easily worth what you're paying for the tractor.  If you need a rear fender, please let me know.  I have a metal one that will fit that machine.

Edited January 30 by Bill D

[ebinmaine 69,415]

7 hours ago, ElectricApprentice123 said:

am I getting robbed paying $200 for this unit

 

I price things as a total of parts. The plow alone here appears from the bottom corner to be minimally used. 

That's your $200.  

The transmission is the heavier duty 8 speed. That's another $100 to $200. 

 

I'd go so far as to indicate the seller is getting robbed. Not you!  

[SylvanLakeWH 26,396]

I have a C-105. Great machine! Fair price!

 

Love the Black Hoods! 

[c-series don 9,218]

That’s been for sale for a while. If I lived nearby I would have bought it just for the electric lift! As others have mentioned, that in itself is worth $200. Keep us updated with your progress 👍🏻Just so you know, the nicest most helpful people are here on Red Square! 

[TonyToro Jr. 1,703]

Also, as mentioned for a metal fender. If you would like to keep it original I have one for sale in a lot better condition then that.

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,677]

  I went and looked at that one in December..it was real rusty and the deck was tight in a bad way. By hand I wasn’t able to spin the Kohler either, but I didn’t try to hard. Might just be the shroud is crammed with acorns from ambitious mice (seen that before) or maybe it’s seized. Steering seemed frozen as well, I suppose a good penetrant soaking might get the steering moving again. I walked. 
  Doesn’t mean its not a fair price. But I felt it had been sitting a looooong time. The seller seemed to think it had been sitting for a couple years. I think it was much longer. 
  Were you able to work into the deal the cast iron weights sitting behind it? I tried to get those included for the asking price of 2 bills, but was unsuccessful. 

[ElectricApprentice123 22]

8 minutes ago, Sparky said:

  I went and looked at that one in December..it was real rusty and the deck was tight in a bad way. By hand I wasn’t able to spin the Kohler either, but I didn’t try to hard. Might just be the shroud is crammed with acorns from ambitious mice (seen that before) or maybe it’s seized. Steering seemed frozen as well, I suppose a good penetrant soaking might get the steering moving again. I walked. 
  Doesn’t mean its not a fair price. But I felt it had been sitting a looooong time. The seller seemed to think it had been sitting for a couple years. I think it was much longer. 
  Were you able to work into the deal the cast iron weights sitting behind it? I tried to get those included for the asking proce of 2 bills, but was unsuccessful. 

I haven’t looked at it yet, the seller is the friend of a friend I found out last night so I somewhat trust him. I didn’t spy the wheel weights so I will see what can happen with them.

I take it you’re somewhat local to me if you went and looked at it?

27 minutes ago, TonyToro Jr. said:

Also, as mentioned for a metal fender. If you would like to keep it original I have one for sale in a lot better condition then that.

 

12 hours ago, Bill D said:

The electric lift is easily worth what you're paying for the tractor.  If you need a rear fender, please let me know.  I have a metal one that will fit that machine.

I will keep you updated on when I need it…sounds like this thing needs a little love from what sparky said so I am going to try and get it operational before I dig into cosmetic work as this may turn into a restoration 🤩

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,677]

34 minutes ago, ElectricApprentice123 said:

 I didn’t spy the wheel weights so I will see what can happen with them.

I take it you’re somewhat local to me if you went and looked at it?

 

 The seller, Jeff, was a nice guy. 
    The weights were sitting on the ground right behind it. Not official WH, but still

usable. 
  I’m in Andover but work for EB in Groton so went and looked on my lunch break. 
 

[ElectricApprentice123 22]

8 hours ago, Sparky said:

 The seller, Jeff, was a nice guy. 
    The weights were sitting on the ground right behind it. Not official WH, but still

usable. 
  I’m in Andover but work for EB in Groton so went and looked on my lunch break. 
 

I’ll shoot you a message then if I need any help (if you don’t mind)…..I am based out of Norwich but travel all over CT and Mass for work as a Refrigeration Tech.

[RED-Z06 2,368]

Where is the electric actuator on this body style?  In my C100 it is hanging out the rear

[Handy Don 12,957]

11 hours ago, RED-Z06 said:

Where is the electric actuator on this body style?  In my C100 it is hanging out the rear

Tucked into the same space as the hydraulic cylinders on the “-H” 300, 400, and 500 models. The side cover sticks out bit more as the actuator is fatter. 

[Thor27 824]

As for pricing, there is the same lift assy on the big auction site for comparison. 

Edited January 31 by Thor27
I'm not too bright

[Thor27 824]

I'd guess that came over the counter or off a newer tractor. It's the same setup as my 418-8.

I would be curious to see the frame mount for the actuator and how it's mounted.  On a blackhood it would use the same hole as the  left rear of the shaker plate. 

 

 

[ElectricApprentice123 22]

I picked it up this morning. I was able to secure the tractor, deck and plow for two bills. He wants another bill for the weights.

Upon preliminary glances (wife has other plans for me so I didn’t have time to dig into it) I found the steering free. The key switch is mangled. Seems as if someone tried to jam a screw driver into it. Battery is of course dead and the fuel system seems dry. All 4 tires are either leaking or not holding air. The axle seals are toasted and seeeping oil. 
The engine seems to be locked up due to the mouse house . ( I was able to get a glimpse of it through the flywheel cover.)

More pictures coming soon.

 

[peter lena 8,957]

@ElectricApprentice123,  don,t think you got stiffed , just parting that out , would recover the $ . the deck and plow set up alone , if not rotted out or  wear strip  /  area ground away . is your  return , having done a number of  recoveries , always amazed , at  opportunities  totally  ignored / not seen . where are you located in NORWICH ?  just curious , pete  

[peter lena 8,957]

@ebinmaine  , don,t  need it , but  have some ideas about that  electric lift set up . pete

[ElectricApprentice123 22]

On 1/30/2025 at 10:23 AM, TonyToro Jr. said:

Also, as mentioned for a metal fender. If you would like to keep it original I have one for sale in a lot better condition then that.

I see you are in Glastonbury….I’ll shoot you a message so we can chat…you may have some other stuff I need as well. 

[ElectricApprentice123 22]

5 hours ago, peter lena said:

@ElectricApprentice123,  don,t think you got stiffed , just parting that out , would recover the $ . the deck and plow set up alone , if not rotted out or  wear strip  /  area ground away . is your  return , having done a number of  recoveries , always amazed , at  opportunities  totally  ignored / not seen . where are you located in NORWICH ?  just curious , pete  

Pete I’m over by backus 

[ElectricApprentice123 22]

Update: 

I was able to take some time today and dig into it.

I was able to remove the blower housing to find the bottom of it completely rusted out.(First picture) So I will be hunting for a new long along with the fenders, seat and ever growing parts list. 
@Sparky As shown in the second picture the engine was indeed locked up due to a giant mouse nest. I was able to clear it out with some compressed nitrogen and now the engine spins. 
After installing the new battery and key switch (the old ones were long dead) I am able to get the starter to move by jumping the solinoid. I’m assuming it is either a bad solinoid or something is going on with the brake as it doesn’t seem to have any spring action on it.
The fuel system definitely needs a flush and new lines, shut off and filters installed all the way from the tank to the engine. I went ahead and ordered a carb from the jungle site based on the smell of the tank. (Planning on taking the time to rebuild and clean the OEM carb later and using the aftermarket as a spare)

So far I’ve noted the axle seals, shifter boot, blower shroud and tie rod ends will all need to be replaced along with the big cosmetic stuff.

 

The electric lift does seem to work after I installed the new battery. @Thor27 @Handy Don and @RED-Z06 The Electric lift actuator is mounted on the left side of the tractor almost where the manual lift handle is on my other Tractor (a Workhorse 800). I will take the covers off later in the week and get some better pictures of it when I start to look at the brakes. 

 

[peter lena 8,957]

@ElectricApprentice123  noting your fuel issue  , like to run in anything I pick up on a separate gallon of heavily treated fresh gas , hose to jug and carb , also drop carb bowl , to clean out crud / debris , initial start , either a  squeeze bulb with  gas , or  carb cleaner , verify engine oil statis first , probably best to just  let it drain out  , 30 wt  oil , couple qts  , give / take , if it starts , wake it up easy , don't  scream the hell out of it  , you can  carb  screwdriver , in a fast idle , let it run , and see if it starts to respond  easily to lever  movements . would also get some penetrating oil into the top ends of the choke and throttle cables , try those as you go , easier control  as you go . that carb bowl  , has a nut on the bottom , gently rock / remove bowl , probably  loaded with debris , thats why I like a seperate gas jug , its clean / clear , bottle of carb cleaner  would not hurt . probably smoke too at  start up , thats varnish  in the rings / glands , fast idle , will tell how its doing , good luck , pete 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,677]

Glad to hear the motor wasn’t seized! 
 Definitely a project, but take your time and it’ll be worth it in the end 

[ebinmaine 69,415]

1 hour ago, Sparky said:

Glad to hear the motor wasn’t seized! 
 Definitely a project, but take your time and it’ll be worth it in the end 

 

 

 

Looks like you've got a fair enough handle on the situation already.  

 

Looking forward to seeing your progress.  

 

 

[kpinnc 12,976]

Believe it or not, most of my machines were far worse when I first got them. The southeastern US just eats steel and iron like crazy. 

 

The engine being free, and the electric lift working are both very promising. Can't wait to see what you do with it!