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By Wheelhorse hoarder
This is a very rare 1978 Wheelhorse C161 twin 8 speed garden tractor. For Sale
Made in 1978-1979, these tractors were originally going to be C171's but Kohler had problems with the 17hp twin that was supposed to be used, so wheelhorse put a 16hp briggs and Stratton twin in them. The bonnets were made out of fiberglass to save having to set up expensive tooling so they had a new look but still would fit on the older style frames. These 161 twins are therefore a bit of a cross over model from the old C series unto the new one, with some rather unique features.
Here in the UK there is only a handful of these and there can't have been many brought over in the first place, making it a very rare collectors piece and a great little tractor to take to shows.
It also comes with a reprint of the 1978 brochure featuring the tractor.
It is in full working order apart from the lights which I don't think are properly connected. The engine runs well and starts easily, however the exhaust has seen better days though I have not addressed this as being a V-twin it does sound quite good and has previously been rebuilt.
The gearbox selects all gears and goes from high to low easily, also the mower deck has no rust in it at all and cuts grass well.
The tyres have been replaced and have seen very little use on them.
Both the bonnet and the seat pan are in very good condition, this is very unusual as they are fibreglass and plastic and can easily be broken if not careful. It also still has both its rear light lenses and a recreation of the original front light lens.
Please see the pictures as part of the description any questions please ask.
collection only or could deliver for the cost of fuel if discussed prior to a sale.
viewings welcome.
£900 base
d in South Devon
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By SethL1984
312-8 - Runs, new carb, ignition doesn't work. Was bought for parts, ended up being mower. Rear Attach-a-matic bracket
417-8 - Runs well, electric lift, ignition may need cleaned (or started solenoid going). Rear Attach-a-matic bracket
(1) 42" RD with mule drive. Cuts well!
(1) 48" SD with mule drive.
(1) 37" SD.
(1) 48" snow plow. 5 way blade position I believe.
Several other parts/WH odds/ends. One tractor does include the weights and chains.
Parents are moving and, unfortunately, need to thin the herd!
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By ebinmaine
A HUGE thank you to Tony @Docwheelhorse for settin' me up here.
The generosity of some of our members never ceases to amaze me.
This here is another 1974 C160, but with the rare Tecumseh HH/OH160 OHV engine. Made one year only.
It's rough. Very much in need of a full disassembly and restoration.
When it came here it was missing one tie rod and the other was broken off one end.
Today I popped used tie rods on and Trina used her 867 to drag it from the drive to the shed.
The engine wouldn't move.
Tin was near chock full of skeletal mouseseses and their house.
Cleaned that out and the engine spins freely now.
So progress has been made.
It'll be a good long while before we get to this one but I just couldn't turn it down considering the rarity.
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By Red144runner
I mow 7 lawns on the side 3 are neighbors. One in is a good size and flat. The only pita is a swingset. I like using the tractor on it for several reasons, it does a beautiful job, it needs to be bagged and with I only need to empty twice, my proline 36” I empty 7-8 and it’s a good excuse to run it for 90 minutes.
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By Goldnboy
For those who have repaired 8 speed transmissions what items are the source of failure? Forks? Cluster gear? Bearing?
Water is obviously enemy #1
Along with no oil as #2
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