jncoleman1 0 #1 Posted April 28, 2011 Hello all, New member from TN. My Dad has been restoring a C-81 and finally has gotten me interested. I have found a 244-5 locally for $100 or so. Tranny and deck are in good shape. The Onan motor was replaced years ago for a Power Products that is not running either. I would try to repower it, but my question is: Is it worth the hassle? Or should I try to find an older model and just do a complete resto on it? I have a newer John Deere tractor/mower, but want something with a little more versatility for around the yard. Here is a photo of the 244-5: Thanks for the site and the help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 555 #2 Posted April 28, 2011 My opinion, the 244-5 is a vertical engined "Yard Tractor". Not very collectible and in my opinion not worth the effort. If you really want to restore something (a Wheel Horse that is), I would wait until you find a horizontal engined "Garden Tractor" and put your effort into that. The 244-5 would be worth $100.00 running, but certainly not with a non-running engine. Just my two cents. Oh, and :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #4 Posted April 28, 2011 :D I Agree with MikesRj..My neighbor has a 244-H, Although it's a nice machine parts are on the pricey side!!!!I just had to replace the ingnition coil 148.00 just a little heads up.. :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,743 #5 Posted April 28, 2011 :thumbs: Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jncoleman1 0 #6 Posted April 28, 2011 That is what I think as well. I wouldn't be gaining anything over what I have already. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little_Red 0 #9 Posted April 29, 2011 :thumbs: what part of tn you live in ive been watching the same one on cl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jncoleman1 0 #10 Posted April 29, 2011 what part of tn you live in ive been watching the same one on cl I am near Chattanooga. The mower is between Murfreesboro and Franklin off I-840. Seems to be a nice guy that has it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little_Red 0 #11 Posted April 29, 2011 im in waynesboro tn, if your lookin for one to restore you may want to look here to http://www.golsn.com/listings/home-garden/ they list some on here to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #12 Posted April 29, 2011 :D Hello and If you keep looking, you will find you a nice tractor, just be patient, they can be a little hard to find sometimes but the wait will be worth it, when you find the right one. Hope this helps!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jncoleman1 0 #15 Posted April 29, 2011 My concern is the oil pressure on an old model. I have a yard that is basically one large hill so would be sidehilling much of the time. I feel like the older motors just can't handle it. How easy is it to repower a 60s-70s model with a current engine that will push enough oil? Any suggestions on a horizontal engine would be greatly appreciated! Thank you all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little_Red 0 #16 Posted April 30, 2011 my yard is nothing but two sides of a holler and my horses have no problem with oil and thats two years worth of mowing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAM58 30 #17 Posted December 3, 2011 My opinion, the 244-5 is a vertical engined "Yard Tractor". Not very collectible and in my opinion not worth the effort. If you really want to restore something (a Wheel Horse that is), I would wait until you find a horizontal engined "Garden Tractor" and put your effort into that. The 244-5 would be worth $100.00 running, but certainly not with a non-running engine. Just my two cents. Oh, and Ditto what Mike said... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,144 #18 Posted December 3, 2011 Patience is the key here, determine first the model you like best, then search out the one that's right for you. Trust me, once you start collecting that red tin, it's very, very hard to stop. :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,030 #20 Posted December 7, 2011 :WRS: And my opinion wait till you find a garden tractor if you plan to use it for more than mowing your lawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,410 #21 Posted December 8, 2011 :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
