Dan Hankins 80 #1 Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) Pretty happy just picked up a sk-486 Friday. It's in pretty good shape, just needs a few cosmetic things. Any info you guys could share on one would be greatly appreciated. Edited August 15, 2016 by Dan Hankins 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russellmc301 600 #2 Posted August 14, 2016 well i can tell you one thing, it is a good lookin horse and it looks ready to work. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,955 #3 Posted August 14, 2016 That SK-486 is a great horse. I think we have a manual for it in the Manual section if you do not have one. Welcome to Red square I especially like the suction attachment that allows the horse to stick on a wall. That is a great storage option. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Hankins 80 #4 Posted August 14, 2016 I think I did pretty good, got it for 285 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,143 #5 Posted August 14, 2016 Awesome score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #6 Posted August 14, 2016 to red square. great price on a nice machine. Best of luck. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,320 #7 Posted August 14, 2016 Fantastic buy, you paid for the tires and the was free! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wfrpalm 218 #8 Posted August 14, 2016 What year is that model, nice looking tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #9 Posted August 14, 2016 Congratulations! Enjoy your new Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,370 #10 Posted August 14, 2016 What a great buy on a great tractor 36 minutes ago, wfrpalm said: What year is that model, nice looking tractor. They were made in 1982 along with the SB421 which had a Briggs motor. They were probably using up leftover hoods and fenders. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #11 Posted August 14, 2016 That is a nice one!!!! Enjoy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #14 Posted August 15, 2016 6 hours ago, Racinbob said: What a great buy on a great tractor They were made in 1982 along with the SB421 which had a Briggs motor. They were probably using up leftover hoods and fenders. So is the SK486 the last of the C160 8-speeds? That's what it looks like to me. If not, what is the difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #15 Posted August 15, 2016 One of the main differences between the C-160 and SK-486 is the transmission. The SK-486 has a 1" rear axle with 4 pinions. The C-160's have a 1 1/8" axle with 8 pinions. That said, I've noticed no difference in the performance between the smaller and larger axle models. I have a SK-486, it's a great machine. Congratulations on your find! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #16 Posted August 15, 2016 Thank you for the info Al C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Hankins 80 #17 Posted August 16, 2016 AL c could you get a couple pics under your foot boards, mine looks like it had bolts in the outer holes but there's nothing there to bolt to. I think I'm missing some pieces to hold the floor boards tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,148 #18 Posted August 16, 2016 9 hours ago, Dan Hankins said: AL c could you get a couple pics under your foot boards, mine looks like it had bolts in the outer holes but there's nothing there to bolt to. I think I'm missing some pieces to hold the floor boards tight. Look at the 3rd Sheet Metal and Covers page of the TIPL The Frame page shows the round bars the footrest bolts to. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #19 Posted August 16, 2016 Dan, There are two "clasps" bolted to the underside of the outside of each foot board. The clasps fit around the two rods that extend from the frame. See pics. Good luck! Al C. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,370 #20 Posted August 16, 2016 @Al C. I just noticed that your motor is mounted on a plate. With the things that Wheel Horse did over the years I'm wondering if they were using up some motors intended for the short lived shaker mounts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #21 Posted August 16, 2016 Not sure. It's a Kohler 16hp K341. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,370 #22 Posted August 16, 2016 It is something that just hit me. Normally the 10-16 hp k-series are bolted directly to the frame. A couple years earlier when they used the shaker mount it required a different oil pan to fit. It also reduced the oil capacity from 2 quarts to 1 1/2 quarts (if my memory is serving me properly). I can't tell for sure if Dans motor is mounted the same way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #23 Posted August 16, 2016 I wouldn't be surprised. Everything I've read, the SK-486's were the mongrels of the family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,370 #24 Posted August 16, 2016 I don't know if that's the right word Al. Some of the coolest models were made when they used up parts. You can bet the SK-486 will be on my list once we get back to Indiana and I have more room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorseNut 222 #25 Posted August 16, 2016 On 8/14/2016 at 1:44 PM, Dan Hankins said: I think I did pretty good, got it for 285 That's a great deal! Nice tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
