96HDDyna 0 #1 Posted June 8, 2011 I have a C195 that I acquired as my first lawn/garden tractor simply because it seemed a good deal for the money 1400.00, has been restored, looks new...new engine and works and mows great, only concern was parts availability as far as trans and hydro components etc. Read there were under 1000 of these made, are parts desirable for this model, if impossible to find parts go bad, can I part this thing out and get some money back? :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 178 #2 Posted June 8, 2011 If it's a nice tractor I wouldn't part it out. In my opinion this is one of the rare times when it's worth more whole than in pieces. With so few of them around, there may not be a lot of people looking for parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96HDDyna 0 #3 Posted June 8, 2011 Makes sense...thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #4 Posted June 8, 2011 :hide: I thought I read it was against the law to part out a C-195? I have to agree with Jim on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kloe0699 12 #5 Posted June 8, 2011 I wish i had all of those parts :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96HDDyna 0 #6 Posted June 8, 2011 this is no joke huh, you guys are serious about these things, I am new to this tractor stuff, only recently had a need for a tractor now that I have some land. I have a clasic car and it gets just as crazy on thier forums, sure am glad you guys are out there though with all the expertiece..I'll know where to come for help when I really need it. Right now the only issue I have is with the steering tie rod linkages, I am not too concerned about getting OEM ones though, just a little old and loose...I will keep the old ones I remove and try to repair them, seems I can get a universal ball joint to tighten the linkage up a bit for next to nothing for a heavy duty pair. Other than this the tractor is almost show room looking anyway, someone already did the restore on it and I think I got it for a song. Just hope it lasts or my wife will say told you so buying the old stuff. Well at least the old stuff can be repaired or welded, I just worry about the large compnenets, pumps and transfer cases etc.. If it comes to paying lots and lots of money for a old used part with no garuntee it will work I am not THAT attached to this tractor so keep an eye on me if anything major goes out and I cannot find parts to fix, you may get one helluvanice rest of the tractor for a good price. Thanks guys! :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 859 #7 Posted June 8, 2011 hello sir, please consider IF, you do have to repair/replace a major component what can you buy these days for that kind of money??? further consider taking $1000-2000. to wally world (walmart) or home dumpo (Home depot) and see what that money buys today. NOT MUCH!!!! best regards. JMHO! mike in mass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 178 #8 Posted June 8, 2011 Tie rod ends are no problem. You can buy new ones, or you can buy parts from McMaster-Carr and make yourself some new ones. If you take care of that tractor you won't have to do any major repairs to it for a long, long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #9 Posted June 10, 2011 What I think is we need a few more bigger pictures of that C!! What year is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96HDDyna 0 #10 Posted June 10, 2011 Haven't the foggiest? I bought it for what I thought was a good price had no idea of the collector value...just seemed a nice machine for the price compared to the used green ones and as the other Guy stated doesn't have many throw away parts on it...I love her. Just repiard the tie rods today...not worn just needed some tlc had it only a couple months...mowed 3 times is all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96HDDyna 0 #11 Posted June 10, 2011 other than model/serial number any other way to tell what year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #12 Posted June 10, 2011 Nor really! Maybe the placement of the Hyd. handles. Not real sure, I am sure one of the C195 owners will probably step in and confirm. :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #13 Posted June 11, 2011 other than model/serial number any other way to tell what year? the placement of the hyd valve and operation handles and the 84 should have a piece of flat stock welded under the pto side motor mounts making thr frame wider seems there something else but I can't recall it now Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
refracman 167 #14 Posted June 11, 2011 The only way to tell just by looking is the placement of hyd lift handles. 82 down low 84 up high. The early 82's had the non snorkle air cleaner. 82/83 3pt was a option, 84 standard. There are some other things but them are the big ones. Rumor has it 500 or so 82/83's and 160 84's wher made One of my 83/83's and one of the 84's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Sanders 1 #15 Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) On 6/8/2011 at 11:29 AM, 96HDDyna said: I have a C195 that I acquired as my first lawn/garden tractor simply because it seemed a good deal for the money 1400.00, has been restored, looks new...new engine and works and mows great, only concern was parts availability as far as trans and hydro components etc. Read there were under 1000 of these made, are parts desirable for this model, if impossible to find parts go bad, can I part this thing out and get some money back? I would be interested if you want to sell it complete Edited February 5, 2023 by nylyon Post is over 11 years old, phone number removed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,196 #16 Posted February 5, 2023 4 hours ago, Gary Sanders said: I would be interested if you want to sell it complete You found an old thread from 2011 so highly doubtful that thing is still available. Search in the classified section for something current Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
