C111 question

[thehorse 221]

Hello all,
 
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the c-111.
I believe they were made in 1980 something and have an 11 hp Brigs.
Im assuming a c series other than that. Is there anything I should know 
about the model if I'm looking at picking one up? 
Thanks

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,137]

A bit of info
http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/3422-tractor-1979-c-111-8-speed-da-oml-ipll-snpdf/

Garry

[HorseHead1089 100]

i have had experience with 2 C-111, the block is lighter than a kohler but it still has good torque and can pull the front tires off the ground about 4 inches in 3rd gear on pavement. Really reliable carb, i couldn't flood it, one thing you can do for like 40 bucks is convert it to electronic ignition just by buying a new coil, and putting it where the old armature was. other than that, it was super reliable and had a lotta gut.

[doc724 925]

My first Wheelhorse was a C111.  It performed well enough that I kept it for 17 years before I bought a 314.  I did have the engine rebuilt and electronic ignition was installed at that time.  The biggest concern I had was that it was an aluminum engine with cast iron cylinder liner at a time when all other engines (Kohler) were cast iron.  Other than the engine, it is identical to any other c series of that era.

[rick 237]

Fellows, don't demean the aluminum block engines! i have had a bunch of 'em, and given 'em hell! They stand up as well as anything else as long as they are cared for.

[Molon_Labe 731]

I love my old C-111 which is now re-powered with a K241. It takes care of all of the grass cutting and sweeping duties. My favorite go-to tractor! I did cut the hood where the Briggs air cleaner notch was and eliminated the shaker mount for the engine but otherwise it's the same tractor. I badged it a C-101 because of the year and engine (1979).

 

[Marv 952]

I have mine dedicated to the snow blower. Stays on all the time.
Marvin