Wheel Horse C-160 Automatic

[Wheel Horse Kid 105]

I came across a Wheel Horse C-160 for sale the other day that I really like. It has a running K341 in it, but I think that the motor is shot. I have a rebuilt K341 that I purchased a couple of months ago that would work great for it.

I would like to know from the guys who have or have had C160's in the past how they like them. What is good and what is bad about them?

Thanks!

Taylor

[JackC 617]

I have one that I bought to restore. The motor smokes a little on start up but otherwise runs fine.

The transmission is weak in reverse and I suspect a check valve but have not looked into it yet.

I have never heard anyone say they did not like theirs.

Here is a picture of a restored one.

I thing they are a great example of the Wheel Horse brand.

Here is mine all original:

[Wheel Horse Kid 105]

Great looking C160 Jack! Any other imput would be appreciated!

[can whlvr 993]

i have 2,an 8 speed with wrong motor(still l;ookin for a 341)and a hydro thats all orig,there is nothing i dont like about it,its a great tractor and has lots of power,i cant wait to repower the 8 speed with a proper engine

[darg 7]

Taylor, i have a 77 C160 with a 12hp motor. 8 speed. don,t think you can beat them. I know it is suppose to have a 16hp, but i didn,t find out unt i purchasted it from e bay. The guy lives in a couple of counties frome me said it had a hp tin. Come to find out later it is a 12hp. Anyway i think iti is a fime tractor

dg

[squonk 41,043]

I love my 76. I've gone as far a buying 2 parts tractors to ensure It will last me forever. :thumbs: :banana-wrench:

[Tankman 3,518]

Gorgeous Horse! Never heard negative anything 'bout the C-160.

[massey 118]

I love mine, it's a hydro and I run a 48" deck on it.

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,272]

Here's mine:

The good: Accepts many, many attachments, decks, loaders, tillers etc. Has a strong 16HP Kohler engine which have an ample supply of repair parts available. Automatics have hydraulic lift which is very handy for snow blowers.

The bad: If kept original the earlier C-160 seats (while great looking) are uncomfortable. This is easily fixed with an aftermarket seat. Simply because they are older, the hydraulics begin to leak and require repair / replacement. Hydraulic pumps are expensive to repair but they are overall solid.

The C-160 is one of the more desired Wheel Horses so if you have the opportunity to get one, do it you can always sell it later on.

[whc160 74]

I got three C-160's. They are great tractors with enough power & size to do any task I ask of them.

Here are pics of mine. Also they are all workers.

[varosd 1,185]

My next tractor...someday! :rolleyes:

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,272]

Really can't go wrong with a C-160

[can whlvr 993]

boy im a little embarrassed to have shown my old girl compared to how nice your guys tractors look :hide:

[Wheelhorse84 87]

Here's mine, gotta love the 160's.

[darg 7]

good looking C160