littleredrider 409 #1 Posted May 14, 2011 Wifey went to go see her friend for the weekend, she sends me a pic of a Wheel Horse that her friend's brother has for sale. It's a C-141, with a mower deck, looks like a bigger deck, but can get it for $150. Guess it runs good, she heard it run. I know just about any WH is a good tractor, but how do these fair?? Not even sure what I'm gonna do with it..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #2 Posted May 14, 2011 I paid that for a C141 fixer upper that had a 48" deck, you can't go wrong for that price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigd 0 #3 Posted May 14, 2011 it'll probably become your new favorite those c series are nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,165 #5 Posted May 14, 2011 You don't seem to really want it so here is my advice, its a terrible machine and bad on gas. Yes the mower deck is much to big to be of any practical use, no matter how big or small the yard is. With that said, can you tell me where its at so I can go snag it? :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpmcleod 4 #6 Posted May 14, 2011 If your wife called you and told you about a tractor, over half the battle is already won. Most wifes would not do that. I say GO GET IT. In have a friend that loves the C141's. If you don't want it, please tell someone on Red Square where it is and let them explain it to their wife. Good luck with whatever you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #7 Posted May 15, 2011 id allready have it torn apart go for it and the 78-79 c series are great tractors and for that price a decent deck is worth more than that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 409 #8 Posted May 15, 2011 Picked it up tonite, just got home actually. PO started it, didn't seem to make any noises other than the blower housing missing a bolt, so that would hit the flywheel, and the muffler has a loose piece inside. Small puff of smoke on first start, but went away just as quick. Mower deck looks to be OK as well, dark so couldn't see too much. But it's quieter than the lawn ranger is, both the motor and the mower deck. Needs some work, but found out more tomorrow, along with some pics. We all love pics!!!! But I don't think I could have gone wrong getting it, shoot, any running/working tractor is worth $150. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,634 #9 Posted May 15, 2011 These are a beast . AHH with snow like we had this past winter do I need to say more.Gary B.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbbahner 27 #10 Posted May 15, 2011 I've had one since 2000 and have had zero problems with it other than maintenance. Also have one with a tiller on it. Buy it before he changes him mind. Tom B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 409 #11 Posted May 15, 2011 I picked it up last nite, so too late for him to change his mind. Wife said after wards when he said $150 that he hesitated, as if he should have said more. But, I guess he is a good guy and doesn't go back on what he said. At least when he started it, and was in FULL in the bag not half, he let it idle for a minute before revving it and starting the deck. I'm already looking at decals and what it would need. I need to download the pics to my webshots, then I can post them here. Back in five!!!! :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 409 #12 Posted May 15, 2011 I had it down at one point posting pics, forgot how to do it!!!!! http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/23...t=entertainment http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/29...t=entertainment http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/29...t=entertainment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbbahner 27 #13 Posted May 15, 2011 Yep, that looks like my tiller tractor when I got it. You'll love it. Here it is after a little sweat equity. Its a little dustier in person after the spring tilling. Tom B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobeleo 7 #14 Posted May 15, 2011 My concern if my wife were to tell me she found a deal on a Wheelhorse is what does she want to buy! Dan Shorewood, Illinois Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #15 Posted May 16, 2011 what a great deal,that is a nice score for 150 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 409 #16 Posted May 16, 2011 Sorta. Now she thinks I owe her everything for telling me bout the tractor. Yah know how women can be.... I need to get new engine tin for this, will stuff off a 10-16 horse work?? There are a couple sets on evil bay but are 10 and 12 horse. Never had a Kohler this size, used to the k181...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
