C101

[Sam4062 30]

Recently acquired a c101, came from a friend that his father in law had stored in a barn since new, as in he never even started it to anyone’s knowledge. It came with a new deck too but doesn’t fit the tractor. I did get it started with non ethanol fuel. Ran for maybe 5-10 mins no more then half throttle and moved through the gears. Everything worked as it should, shut gas off and let it shut off on its own to drain carb. Question is are these tractors sought after? I really don’t have a use for it other then pulling a roller and maybe a small sprayer but have other machines for those purposes. Thanks for any advice 

[Ed Kennell 39,585]

to the  Sam.         Sounds like you have a real gem.     We like pictures.      

 

BTW, I grew up in Southern Somerset County.   Went to Meyersdale High School.

 

 

 

[Sam4062 30]

I’ll get some tomorrow, I’m close mt Davis here, first post and find a local, liking this place already. Actually getting winter here this year so hope you relocated someplace warmer lol.

[Ed Kennell 39,585]

1 minute ago, Sam4062 said:

Actually getting winter here

I hear that,  Mt Davis,  the highest elevation in Pa.    My sister lives in Sand Patch and they still have plenty of snow.    We had 45F temps for the past few days so our snow is almost gone.

[c-series don 9,218]

Well wouldn’t you know that the C-101 is the only one of the 1978-79 C-Series that I don’t own? I have all the rest…………….

[tunahead72 2,462]

@Sam4062 Welcome aboard, from another Pennsylvania guy! 

 

Any chance you could send us a photo or two (we all like pics)?  And are you sure the deck doesn't fit?  A photo of that might help, too.

 

[SylvanLakeWH 26,396]

9 hours ago, Sam4062 said:

Question is are these tractors sought after?

Yes... 

[ebinmaine 69,413]

 

 

 

10 hours ago, Sam4062 said:

Question is are these tractors sought after? 

 

Absolutely. 

Wheelhorses are fantastic machines. 

 

 

8 hours ago, c-series don said:

Well wouldn’t you know that the C-101 is the only one of the 1978-79 C-Series that I don’t own? I have all the rest…………….

 

Don if you need to "make room" I'll take one of your older gems. 

Because I'm helpful ya know...

[Sam4062 30]

[Sam4062 30]

[Sam4062 30]

[Sam4062 30]

Took some pics this morning but not real good at it, it will only let me upload 16mb at a time but if there’s something else I’m missing just yell. Thanks guys and thank you for the welcomes!

[Sam4062 30]

10 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

I hear that,  Mt Davis,  the highest elevation in Pa.    My sister lives in Sand Patch and they still have plenty of snow.    We had 45F temps for the past few days so our snow is almost gone.

Awww man I know the area well! What a small world huh! The trains are still running daily through there👍

[SylvanLakeWH 26,396]

Nubs are still on the tires!!! 

 

Great find!!! 

[ebinmaine 69,413]

42 minutes ago, Sam4062 said:

Took some pics this morning but not real good at it, it will only let me upload 16mb at a time but if there’s something else I’m missing just yell. Thanks guys and thank you for the welcomes!

 

 

That's a GREAT looking tractor.  

 

If you became a Supporter the pic limit is gone. 

You can also reduce the size of pics. 

 

[ebinmaine 69,413]

12 hours ago, Sam4062 said:

Recently acquired a c101, came from a friend that his father in law had stored in a barn since new, as in he never even started it to anyone’s knowledge. It came with a new deck too but doesn’t fit the tractor

 

Judging by the above pics it appears that you may have a not often seen level of originality in that particular tractor. 

 

My advice is to be VERY careful and consider ALL options before taking ANY offers of purchase. 

 

Even in the garden tractor world there folks with questionable motives that will attempt to downgrade and lowball you. I've had it happen personally. 

 

You've landed on a site with predominantly wonderful members. 

 

 

Me personally... I'd keep that as long as possible and give it an easy working career. As it was meant to be.  

 

 

 

[AlexR 885]

Wow beautiful tractor!! 

And I agree with EB you got a fairly rare tractor as in it was almost never used. Especially a 70's tractor so it is worth a bit more. That said it's not going to be anything crazy. 

Definitely make a great show tractor .

[Blasterdad 2,774]

Wow, what a great find & a great tractor! The '78-'79 is my favorite series 

[Blasterdad 2,774]

11 hours ago, c-series don said:

Well wouldn’t you know that the C-101 is the only one of the 1978-79 C-Series that I don’t own? I have all the rest…………….

Don't forget the C-111 Don, 2 to go...

[parsonsponyz 136]

You found the correct forum to help you out.  That's a great looking tractor.  What a find.  It should go to a good home if you get rid of it.

 

We're practically neighbors.  We took the Scouts to Mount Davis a couple months back before biking from Meyersdale through Cumberland.

[Sam4062 30]

I’m more of a hoarder then a seller lol, but I have no use for this tractor especially in this kinda condition, I have several other tractors from 18-48hp that do the work I need done. I’m not looking to rip someone off nor do I wanna haggle to rid tractor and mower, honestly I’d like to see someone get this that appreciates it for what it is being rare. As far as I know the only things missing is the actual air filter(not the round cover I have that) and a battery. What kinda ballpark would I be in price wise for this? Thanks yet again for all the advice

[AlexR 885]

17 minutes ago, Sam4062 said:

What kinda ballpark would I be in price wise for this? Thanks yet again for all the advice

My guess would be $1000 but there are some far more qualified people then me that can get you a more accurate value. 

And it's only ever worth as much as someone is willing to pay. 

[Bill D 2,044]

1 hour ago, Sam4062 said:

I’m more of a hoarder then a seller lol, but I have no use for this tractor especially in this kinda condition, I have several other tractors from 18-48hp that do the work I need done. I’m not looking to rip someone off nor do I wanna haggle to rid tractor and mower, honestly I’d like to see someone get this that appreciates it for what it is being rare. As far as I know the only things missing is the actual air filter(not the round cover I have that) and a battery. What kinda ballpark would I be in price wise for this? Thanks yet again for all the advice

I'd talk to @c-series donif you're interested in selling.  He's a good guy and will give it a good home.

[ebinmaine 69,413]

2 hours ago, Sam4062 said:

What kinda ballpark would I be in price wise for this?

 

2 hours ago, AlexR said:

it's only ever worth as much as someone is willing to pay. 

 

A fair price is the one that BOTH parties happy. 

 

 

 

2 hours ago, AlexR said:

My guess would be $1000 but there are some far more qualified people then me that can get you a more accurate value. 

 

Prices vary widely,  regionally. 

Up here I would start higher. 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Bill D said:

I'd talk to @c-series donif you're interested in selling.  He's a good guy and will give it a good home.

 

 

@Sam4062.  In all seriousness here, I cant think of a better person than @c-series don  to own that.  

 

[Easton Rich 443]

30 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

A fair price is the one that BOTH parties happy. 

 

 

 

 

Prices vary widely,  regionally. 

Up here I would start higher. 

 

 

 

 

 

@Sam4062.  In all seriousness here, I cant think of a better person than @c-series don  to own that.  

 

Same, maybe if @c-series don showed you some of his it might give you an idea on how he takes care of his