Howieski 2 #1 Posted March 13, 2016 Looking for some feedback on my tractor. After many years of service it is time for me to move to a larger machine so I will put my tractor up for sale in a few weeks and I'm looking for an idea on how much to ask for it when I put it on Craigslist or whatever. It is a 1979 Wheel Horse C-141 with a 42" side discharge deck. Originally purchased by my parents so I have some of the original paperwork. It has the Kohler engine and 8 speed transmission. Currently the rings are shot and it uses a quart of oil for every 3 gallons of gas. Everything else works fine. any thoughts on what a fair price is for me to ask? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #2 Posted March 13, 2016 its a hard thing to price,i don't mean to insult you but a tractor that burns that much oil needs a complete rebuild,not just rings as we know the rod will soon be next to go,shes in good shape but where I live you could get 150 for the deck and probally the same for the tractor,but you need to find the right buyer,someone willing to put the work into her,i will be honest,i would not pay that much for a tractor that needs rebuilt,but that's me,i have several and don't need to purchase a machine that needs work,but there are lots of people who need parts or have the money and time to bring her back to working order,remeber this is my opinion only and I'm trying not to sound negative,just being realistick 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #3 Posted March 14, 2016 I think you should keep it as a back up or for pulling a yard cart and lawn sweeper around having 2 horses really comes in handy. I have a horse for about every attachment 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #4 Posted March 14, 2016 Shame about the engine, nice tractor otherwise and Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #5 Posted March 14, 2016 Nice tractor .I'm close by .Just down the road in Stillwater.I'd pay 300 dollars for it if you're interested. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildman 205 #6 Posted March 14, 2016 Buy another and stash away in the corner These horses don't eat anything. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #7 Posted March 14, 2016 $300 sounds 'bout right. Some don't have room for more than one Horse. Good luck with your hunt for a newer Stallion and sale of your older Horse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,635 #8 Posted March 14, 2016 one qt of oil for every tank of gas...You should be using her to combat the mosquitoes causing Zika Virus.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howieski 2 #9 Posted March 18, 2016 Thanks for the input guys -- and it will be hard to let the machine go since it's been in the family for 37 years -- Pete I will send you a note as I would rather see it go to someone who has some plans for it. thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #11 Posted March 18, 2016 Considering that she's a fogger, I think Pete's offer is more than fair. The cost to rebuild the Kohler is more than the value of the tractor. Unfortunately it's worth more in parts than a whole right now and some buyers would do just that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
