Klockwork 6 #1 Posted March 31, 2016 Hi, Just bought this to cut the outfield at a village cricket club in Buckinghamshire,UK. I'll use the cutting deck for the first few cuts in the spring and then use it to tow some gang-mowers when the ground is dry enough. I would appreciate it if anyone could help me identify the exact model of this mower, the identification plate appears to be missing. It might be 1976 '61-16K804' but it would be great if anyone could either confirm or correct this. The main reason for wanting to know this is that I would like to get a full set of spare belts and need the model number so I can order the correct parts. Many thanks, Jamie 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klockwork 6 #2 Posted March 31, 2016 Bit more research, now I'm thinking: 81-16K801, C-161 8-Speed Tractor, 1978 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatboy 565 #3 Posted March 31, 2016 Just look the serial number up on line,,,tell ya everything ya want to know about your individual tractor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #4 Posted March 31, 2016 I can see the identification plate under the dash in the forth pic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,088 #5 Posted March 31, 2016 Kohler built serial 9664581 in 1979 so the tractor should be a 1979 model using 91-16K801 model number. Was likely made in Belgium. Kohler build dates are in the front of the Kohler service manual. Interested in knowing what is on the ID plate. Should have model number, serial number and 4-digit Julian build date. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,702 #6 Posted March 31, 2016 The K341AS71246A was used on the 1978 C-161 which is Model 16K 801. Looks like a very well kept Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Sparky 526 #8 Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Hello and TO It's a nice looking tractor for it's age. Edited April 1, 2016 by Retired Sparky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klockwork 6 #11 Posted April 1, 2016 7 hours ago, gwest_ca said: Kohler built serial 9664581 in 1979 so the tractor should be a 1979 model using 91-16K801 model number. Was likely made in Belgium. Kohler build dates are in the front of the Kohler service manual. Interested in knowing what is on the ID plate. Should have model number, serial number and 4-digit Julian build date. Garry Thanks Gary, There don't seem to be any differences between the'78 and '79 models, fortunately! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,593 #12 Posted April 2, 2016 Hi, welcome to RS, has the ID plate been painted over? It's on the front left corner of the hood stand below where your solenoid is mounted. My money is on it being a 91- model... enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klockwork 6 #13 Posted April 3, 2016 On 02/04/2016 at 7:25 AM, meadowfield said: Hi, welcome to RS, has the ID plate been painted over? It's on the front left corner of the hood stand below where your solenoid is mounted. My money is on it being a 91- model... enjoy! I think this might be where it was. Based on reply earlier regarding Kohler engine number I think you're probably right, 91 -16K801. I ordered a new cutting deck/pto drive belt based on that and it fitted OK. Towing the gangs. Ground still a bit soft but concept proved. Would be nice if it was a bit faster in high/3rd gear, has anyone tried changing the main drive pulley diameters to increase speed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,075 #14 Posted April 3, 2016 I have changed/added pulleys to adjust speed up to 37 MPH +. Either go bigger on the engine pulley or smaller on the trans pulley. Hydro powered tractors use a larger engine drive pulley and you'll need one to attach the PTO back on. But I find it much easier to just change the trans pulley to a smaller diameter because you can play around with different sizes to get the right speed. Trans pulley is a 5/8" bore. You'll also need to change the belt accordingly which ever way you decide to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigian 1,234 #15 Posted April 3, 2016 Welcome to RS, I have to say that a C-161 is a real classy way of cutting the cricket pitch lawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
callum12 256 #16 Posted April 6, 2016 hello and welcome, I too live in a village in bucks, westcott, where are you if you don't mine me asking? I love to look of a WH with gang mower! Callum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,398 #17 Posted April 7, 2016 Nice late 70's C series! Mike..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
