c-85 to c-145

[702 timmy 25]

I am looking at a c-85 and I am wondering can I repower this with a 14 horse and not have issues or is the transmission to small or weak.  I want to use this auto for snowblowing.  thanks tim

[Chris G 3,296]

You can use that machine for a snowblower the way it is and it will do ya just fine. The transaxle will be just fine with a upgraded engine and as far as a engine upgrade I'm not sure of it being a exact fit. But anything is possible, may just require a little fab work. Others who have more experience with that model will chime in soon. But best of luck to ya.

[Racinbob 11,050]

I didn't think C-85's came with hydros

Anyways, it is pretty simple. I converted a B-80 to a C-160. You'll need the correct race for the PTO. I believe the C-85 has the wobble mount motor. If the 14hp motor has the correct oil pan to bolt it direct that's what I'd do. If it has the pan for the wobble mount I'm not sure what will be needed but it will no doubt be bolt on and simple.

Like Chris said, the 8hp would do fine blowing snow. OK, maybe not as fast as a 14hp but it will get it done.

[clueless 2,986]

19 hours ago, Racinbob said:

I didn't think C-85's came with hydros

Anyways, it is pretty simple. I converted a B-80 to a C-160. You'll need the correct race for the PTO. I believe the C-85 has the wobble mount motor. If the 14hp motor has the correct oil pan to bolt it direct that's what I'd do. If it has the pan for the wobble mount I'm not sure what will be needed but it will no doubt be bolt on and simple.

Like Chris said, the 8hp would do fine blowing snow. OK, maybe not as fast as a 14hp but it will get it done.

Side note: all the 8 hp WHs with shaker mount used the same engine as the non shakers, same oil pan, they just used four spacers to mount them to the shaker mount.