520-H vs C165 transmission

[Dale 0]

I have 3 parts tractors I want to build one from the best parts. I have a 520-h C-165 C-101 the only one that runs is the c-101 but I have to many gear drives. Im think about taking the trany and lift from the 520 0r c-165 and put it in the c-101

is the eaton any stronger or more powerful than the c-165 I think i can build a good tractor from the three

I plan on repowering it with a yanmar diesel down the road

[Docwheelhorse 2,682]

I would build the 165 myself... it has a much stronger dash tower (cast alluminum) etc... than the 520 and If you have a rear facing oil filter on the transaxle (Filter points out on left side of hitch) you have the same transaxle as the 520 anyways and it is bullet proof. Plus the shifter on the 165 has alot going for it. I don't know about you but I also like the lean mean fighting machine look of the black hoods too.....

Tony