rmm727 8 #1 Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Just picked this up yesterday from a relative. 2nd owner tractor with 1359 hours. I always liked the Suburban 400 tractors and last year I finally got a Suburban 550? and a RJ58/59. This year I got this. I see a trend. Anyways, its a real nice tractor. Edited April 14, 2014 by rmm727 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #2 Posted April 14, 2014 Awesome score... one of the holy grail tractors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 664 #3 Posted April 14, 2014 Nice!! Looks well cared for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmm727 8 #4 Posted April 14, 2014 Original owner was an old man that died. 2nd owner was an old man (lol, my wife's uncle) I want to build one of those hitches Smoreau makes if they would fit this tractor. Sidenote. Would a moderator edit the thread title so it doesn't have the typo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #5 Posted April 14, 2014 Real sweet looking tractor. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,552 #6 Posted April 14, 2014 Sidenote. Would a moderator edit the thread title so it doesn't have the typo? Typo is gone . Real nice machine. Love those matching front and rear wheel weights! Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmm727 8 #7 Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the comments guys. All I did today was drive it around. Ended up taking off the plow but not before I tried it out in the garden. Found the parking brake lever is messed up. Parked it on a hill and then couldn't release it. Had to take the guard off to disengage it. Seems the lever has a hole for the idler pulley bolt to go thru and it cracked so the lever is bending. Gonna have to take that off and cnc plasma a new one. Edited April 14, 2014 by rmm727 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #8 Posted April 14, 2014 Nice looking tractor. Like the seat arm tests too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Harrington 8 #9 Posted April 14, 2014 Jealous with Envy! Love the 160! That is on the wish list to acquire! congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted April 14, 2014 Very nice looking tractor. As others have said....Looks to be in very good condition. Thank you for the photos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #11 Posted April 15, 2014 really nice machine,and yes a 2inch receiver will fit on that tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmm727 8 #12 Posted April 15, 2014 Any one have any pictures as to where/how that hitch hooks to the lift cylinder/mechanism? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #13 Posted April 15, 2014 Really nice original tractor! I have the same one but would need a lot of work to look that good. I think I'm going to sell it, too much else going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #14 Posted April 15, 2014 You did real good. Thats one's definetly a keeper! Unless you want to give it to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmm727 8 #15 Posted April 16, 2014 Can someone post up a link to the service manual/parts lists? I'm having a hard time finding them in the manuals section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,520 #16 Posted April 16, 2014 Now that's a nice Stallion! Definately well cared for, lucky you! Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,137 #17 Posted April 16, 2014 Can someone post up a link to the service manual/parts lists? I'm having a hard time finding them in the manuals section. Can see the ID plate above the lift valve in the 1st picture. Post the model and serial number off the plate. Suspect you have a 1974 model 1-0480 or 1975 model 1-0481. Go into the manuals and do a search using those model numbers. The manuals for both are there. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmm727 8 #18 Posted April 18, 2014 I spent some time navigating through the manuals section. I think I found all that I need in there once I realized how it was arranged. Lots of good info in there. I found the correct sleeve hitch file so I can make one of those. Its pretty cool that the tractor has the conduit for the steel cable already. Found that "Johnny Bucket" attachment. Wish I had more time or I would burn one of those on the plasma table. Maybe next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 21 #19 Posted April 18, 2014 Looks like a good tractor! I got a C-160 Auto a few days ago that I would like to restore. The K341 has a broken rod from running low on oil. The paperwork that came with the tractor indicates that the motor was rebuilt once. The tractor came with manuals and service receipts in a folder. The C-160 is a benchmark tractor that represents years of improvement of the same basic design. IMO, any of the newer belt drive models is just a refinement of the C-160. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joefrommi65 18 #20 Posted April 18, 2014 Very nice ride !!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artfull dodger 427 #21 Posted April 20, 2014 Beautifull C160 Auto, I also just picked up the same basic tractor, just not as pretty in the cosmetics department. Got a blade and 48sd mower deck with mine. She runs well but lacks the shiny paint job. Havent totaly decided if I will keep the C160 or my larger Yanmar GT14 diesel gt, but one has to go according to my wife. Other than the refinements that led up to the C160 Auto, what else makes it a "holy grail" of Wheelhorses? I hope to get pics up soon of mine. Congrats on scoring a lovely tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
