Theroundhousernr 589 #1 Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Ok , So the C-125 Auto came home with me on Saturday in the rain. When I first looked at it , I only had a flash light in a shed. Now seeing in the day time I have noticed a few minor blemishes I didn't notice that night. However I still consider this a super tight and clean wheel horse. I am very happy so far Some things that need some attention are - flywheel cover is cracked where the coil mounts - Belt cover had been painted poorly - tin shroud over head is missing A few things here and there but overall , well taken care of. The tractor would not idle to save its life. Turns out the low idle screw was missing the tension spring and would not stay in adjustment. I installed a spring and dialed in the carb and it now runs like a Swiss watch. The deck is in awesome shape. I am interested to try out the rear discharge deck once the snow melts and grass grows. I never had one. Not much else to do there except sharpen the blades and a new deck wheel in the back. HOLY CRAP, is that deck heavy and made well. The snow blower was missing the side extension pieces and the lift flag. I sourced a flag from my local Toro dealer for 30 and the extension pieces off eBay for 20 bucks. I am going to take it out tomorrow and spin it up to make sure there are no funny noises. I cant wait to try out the blower. Now I just need some snow. I really am thankful for all the great info on here. I had the blower on in no time. Its amazing how tight all the linkage is on this tractor for the lift and controls. So here are the pictures. I paid $400. I hope I did good. From your previous responses to my last post, I think I did. Edited January 15, 2014 by Theroundhousernr 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #2 Posted January 15, 2014 Looks a real nice tractor to me Great find & thanx for the pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theroundhousernr 589 #3 Posted January 15, 2014 Once I get it out and washed up, I will try and snap some better ones. It still has years of dust and some bird s*** on it. Should really clean up nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #4 Posted January 15, 2014 Looks great and the deck looks brand new those RD decks are great if it go the power to it and good blades and the snow blower works great with the right amount of snow. I think you got a good Horse for the price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #5 Posted January 15, 2014 Looks like a nice one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #6 Posted January 15, 2014 NICE FINE !!!! Good luck with her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #7 Posted January 15, 2014 That's a great tractor, and a pretty good deal too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #8 Posted January 15, 2014 From these pictures looks like you did great! Minor issues but good runner. As others have told me, change all fluids and give a good cleaning and you will be happy with it! Make sure to check the drive belt going to the hydro, mine was literally dry rotting to pieces, but your tractor also looks to be in much better shape than my most recent purchase Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #9 Posted January 15, 2014 really nice, maybe the bird stuff helped you be lucky. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #10 Posted January 15, 2014 Very nice tractor. You got a very good deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #11 Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) $400 Dollars!!! Nawww, you paid way too much for that Now become a Supporter with all the money you saved on that C125. Edited January 15, 2014 by Wheel-N-It Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #12 Posted January 15, 2014 Quite a nice Blackhood you have there. And a very good price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Smith 0 #13 Posted February 4, 2014 What are the ages of these 125s? I have one andfrom the serial number looks like 1984 mine i not hydro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23 Reo 229 #14 Posted February 5, 2014 Nice tractor, good price! I have a 81, a very solid hydro tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #15 Posted February 5, 2014 Nice tractor! looks like a great deal, wouldn't mind having a hydro some day, that blade has somehow gotten heaver over the last 30 some years, but I guess I can use the exercise, only thing my right arm is larger than my left. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
