Molon_Labe 731 #1 Posted June 27, 2014 I recently purchased my first Horse, a 1978 C-161 Automatic and am tickled to death with it. I am 63 years old and after the winter we had here in Indiana last year decided that it was time to get something capable of cleaning snow off the driveway in order to save wear and tear on my back (2 surgeries, rods, screws and spacers, etc). I found my WH on CL with a 42" blade as well as a 42" mower deck and immediately contacted the owner, a local doctor. He had purchased the tractor in 1981 from an employee and let his mother use it until her passing 5 years ago.It was far from perfect with lots of bumps and bruises, but it runs great. This is a worker not a show tractor. As a young man I admired the quality of these little tractors and now I am lucky enough to own one and hopefully will own more. Thanks for such a great site!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #3 Posted June 27, 2014 Pretty good chance... you'll own many more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #4 Posted June 27, 2014 Glad you found us. Post some pics if you get a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingrider 21 #5 Posted June 27, 2014 Welcome to Red Square, you will find a wealth of knowledge here. Good Luck Wingrider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #6 Posted June 28, 2014 You jumped right in with a great machine. Plenty of guys buy an 8hp machine and over the years work up to a 16hp! Way to go . Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #8 Posted June 28, 2014 Nice find!!!!!! How about some pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #9 Posted June 28, 2014 C-161 Wow !! Great machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molon_Labe 731 #10 Posted June 28, 2014 I really appreciate the warm welcome everybody. I'll try to attach a few pictures. I replaced the front tires and wheels with 4.0-8 tri-ribs and 3.75 in rims. The ag tires are going on this afternoon with some help from my oldest son if the rain holds off long enough. While the rear wheels are off I have to change out the left axle seal which is seeping so guess I'll change out the right side while I'm at it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda 81 #11 Posted June 28, 2014 welcome to red square Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #12 Posted June 29, 2014 Welcome to Red Square. . . you have been lured, don't fight it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wade 9 #13 Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Good Morning and Welcome We purchased our first Wheel Horse 30 years ago and it was 7 years old then. I still have it. Your going to enjoy being part of the Red Square Family, these people a great. Wade from Greenbush Wisconsin Edited June 30, 2014 by Wade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
