pgenesta 13 #1 Posted October 4, 2018 Good morning to all. Looking for a fel for a 1979 C-81 (91-08K802-16471). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,782 #2 Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) Good Morning You would be best off posting here @pgenesta. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/classifieds/wanted/ Edited October 4, 2018 by WHX21 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgenesta 13 #3 Posted October 4, 2018 WHX21, thank you for your guidance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,782 #4 Posted October 4, 2018 No problem your ...more guys that have one they don't need might see your request better there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,081 #5 Posted October 5, 2018 An eight HP may be a little under-powered for a front end loader. If you just want to have it to play with it would be OK, but can't see it doing any serious work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,782 #6 Posted October 5, 2018 I was thinkin the same thing Richard but didn't want to burst the bubble....'course then a small bucket, appropriate sized towers and running gear who am I? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgenesta 13 #7 Posted October 5, 2018 Did they make a fel for the C-81? The 8 hp Kohler is original to the tractor and I may need to rebuild it or replace soon. So, if I can find a fel that will fit, I would look to replace the 8 with a 12 hp Kohler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,081 #8 Posted October 5, 2018 The sub-frame for a loader to mount on is about the same for all "C", 300, 400 and 500 models. The tractor will be able to support the load, the only draw back to using an 8 HP model is that it may not have enough grunt for heavy work. A loader and the weight box (needed to keep the rear wheels on the ground when you load the bucket) will equal or exceed the weight of the tractor before you put a load in the bucket. If you want it to move a few light things around and to have a real KOOL looking the C-81 will be fine. If you plan to work it then you could be disappointed with the performance. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pgenesta 13 #9 Posted October 8, 2018 953 nut, you hit the mark when you said 'If you want it to move a few light things around and to have a real KOOL looking the C-81 will be fine". That's what I need if for, light duty, a couple of loads with the mulch here and there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #10 Posted October 10, 2018 I have one on a 522xi I’m selling in the spring. It’s located in Adirondack Park NY. PM me for details Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #11 Posted October 13, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 8:20 PM, Forest Road said: I have one on a 522xi I’m selling in the spring. It’s located in Adirondack Park NY. PM me for details Did we chat about that? Is that your "camp" WH? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #12 Posted October 13, 2018 11 hours ago, DennisThornton said: Did we chat about that? Is that your "camp" WH? Yes sir. Contemplate selling it every year. One less item to maintain up there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #13 Posted October 14, 2018 I have a TC35 4WD New Holland but there's times I'd like something smaller though I'm not sure I'd be happy now with a FEL on a rear wheel drive 2WD... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #14 Posted October 22, 2018 On 10/13/2018 at 11:51 PM, DennisThornton said: I have a TC35 4WD New Holland but there's times I'd like something smaller though I'm not sure I'd be happy now with a FEL on a rear wheel drive 2WD... If I buy anything else it’ll be 4x4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #15 Posted October 23, 2018 Major difference! I'll kick it out of 4wd when on the lawn and then I'll forget and start using the FEL elsewhere and wonder "What the heck?" when it won't engage a pile enough to even fill the bucket! Then I remember... Yes, I might be spoiled, but I still want a little GT with a bucket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
