mrocket49 23 #1 Posted May 18, 2010 Hi Folks, I just finished mowing with the C-175 and thought I'd take some pictures. I bought the 12 hp new in 1984 and it's given me no trouble. I mow 2 1/2 acres so I bought the 17 hp and restored it. The auto gives me more control over the speed while mowing. I also pull behind a Swisher 42" rear discharge mower so I have a total of 84" minus a little overlap of mower width. It takes about 2 hours to mow with no string trimming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #2 Posted May 18, 2010 Mike, They look good !! Did you do the replacement engine ont he 175 or was it that way when you got it? I am pretty sure that is a series II 17 kolher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
145Automatic 7 #3 Posted May 18, 2010 Wow! Thats a sweet pair of black hoods. Those late model C"s hold a special place in my heart. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Fan 3 #5 Posted May 18, 2010 Nice combo. You know where that muffler came from on the C-175? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #6 Posted May 18, 2010 Nice looking tractors there! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrocket49 23 #7 Posted May 18, 2010 When I bought the C-175 used, I didn't know anything about the trouble with the Series 1 engines but I lucked out and it had already been replaced with the Series ll engine. I've since learned about the differences. My lawn is sloped so the original engine would not have lasted long here. I did notice that it doesn't have an engine cradle but the engine is bolted directly to the frame rail. I bought a cradle on Ebay but haven't installed it yet. I'm not sure it would fit, possibly raising the engine too much. The muffler is the one that came with it. It had a leak around the seam but I was able to braze it closed. Good thing because these Nelson mufflers aren't cheap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Fanatic 49 #8 Posted May 18, 2010 Did you add the electric lift to the 125? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrocket49 23 #9 Posted May 20, 2010 I added the electric lift back in the late 80's. I had found an electric actuator that I thought I could adapt to fit my Wheel Horse so I went to the dealer to see if he had a factory one and I would compare the size to see if it fit. He brought out one that he took off a new machine that he said didn't work and had to replace so he gave it to me. I got home and took it apart to see if I could fix it. It turned out that it was just jammed. I greased it up, put it back together and it worked fine! I bought all the brackets and switch that I needed and it's been working fine for 20 + years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpmcleod 4 #10 Posted May 20, 2010 By any chance do you have an extra !75 hood? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedglass 1 #11 Posted May 20, 2010 Great looking pair . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawn Ranger kid 14 #12 Posted May 20, 2010 Nice tractors. Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
