Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #1 Posted October 5, 2021 Well I think this is going to be the next project. The engine in the B-60 smokes pretty bad so I figured I might as well make a C160 out of it with that spare 16 horse I bought then I’ll just rebuild and do a nut and bolt restoration on my original C160.. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,596 #2 Posted October 5, 2021 Is the b60 a long frame? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 926 #3 Posted October 5, 2021 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Is the b60 a long frame? These were made in 76/77 and are the same frame/axle as the C100/C120/C160 and B80 The only difference is the electrical wiring. 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,087 #4 Posted October 5, 2021 5 hours ago, Bens vintage tractors said: spare 16 horse No such thing sir. I'm looking forward to this! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,666 #5 Posted October 5, 2021 It will be a B-160 unless you add original lights The 15 amp system will come with the 16 HP Kohler. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #6 Posted October 6, 2021 10 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Is the b60 a long frame? Yessir 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #7 Posted October 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Lee1977 said: It will be a B-160 unless you add original lights The 15 amp system will come with the 16 HP Kohler. I thought about it and yea I’m gonna call it a B-160. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #8 Posted October 6, 2021 Ben please post progress! With 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #9 Posted October 6, 2021 So whats to become of the K161? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,092 #10 Posted October 6, 2021 I've been calling this my B-160 for years. It started out as a 1976 B-80 that I purchased brand new. As mentioned already the 76 & 77 B's are identical to the C's save for the horsepower, low back seat vs high back, 22.750-12 rear tires vs 23.850, 13" steering wheel vs 15", headlights optional on the B's. I bought the headlight kit with the tractor and a couple years later WW Grainger was closing out the Kohler K's and I latched on to a crate K-341 for around $250.00. Easy peasy swap and the B-160 was born. Years ago this was used to mow, push dirt, snowblow, till and plow. Today it mows in the simmer with my wife piloting, in the winter it runs a snowblower. I prefer to push snow with the 05 Classic just because it's more fun than using a blower. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #11 Posted October 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Gregor said: So whats to become of the K161? I want to rebuild it and put it on my 607 in the future but for now she will be on the shelf. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,087 #12 Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) All these 16hp Kohlers are giving me anxiety. At least I think it's that. After 50 most anything feels that way. ...maybe one of you will need to get rid of one and send it to NC! Edited October 6, 2021 by kpinnc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #13 Posted October 6, 2021 19 hours ago, Bens vintage tractors said: I thought about it and yea I’m gonna call it a B-160. Yep--nice thing to get one going again. 16HP is the beast! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #14 Posted October 6, 2021 Here is a true C160 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #15 Posted October 7, 2021 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #16 Posted October 9, 2021 On 10/7/2021 at 12:55 AM, Bens vintage tractors said: Yep that is a nice one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #17 Posted October 14, 2021 Well the donor k341 fired right up and runs amazing! Very excited for this swap! IMG_7835.MP4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #18 Posted October 14, 2021 I also think I will be putting this gt14 intake on it! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #19 Posted October 14, 2021 Well just like that the b-60 is ready for the k341! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,087 #20 Posted October 14, 2021 And I thought my threads were harsh... You're putting one pic and one post every few minutes! Pure Tractor Torture! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 769 #21 Posted October 14, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 5:53 AM, Racinbob said: I've been calling this my B-160 for years. It started out as a 1976 B-80 that I purchased brand new. As mentioned already the 76 & 77 B's are identical to the C's save for the horsepower, low back seat vs high back, 22.750-12 rear tires vs 23.850, 13" steering wheel vs 15", headlights optional on the B's. I bought the headlight kit with the tractor and a couple years later WW Grainger was closing out the Kohler K's and I latched on to a crate K-341 for around $250.00. Easy peasy swap and the B-160 was born. Years ago this was used to mow, push dirt, snowblow, till and plow. Today it mows in the simmer with my wife piloting, in the winter it runs a snowblower. I prefer to push snow with the 05 Classic just because it's more fun than using a blower. Nice tractor Bob! I think the steering wheel is hit or miss on the Cs, my 77 C160 has the small hard three spoke wheel, and 76 C120 has the big softer 2 spoke wheel. I'd swap them if the pins weren't absolutely rusted solid on both. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,596 #22 Posted October 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Thor27 said: Nice tractor Bob! I think the steering wheel is hit or miss on the Cs, my 77 C160 has the small hard three spoke wheel, and 76 C120 has the big softer 2 spoke wheel. I'd swap them if the pins weren't absolutely rusted solid on both. That's interesting. Possible either the original customer ordered it that way or WH had that one handy. Time for a 20T press!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkie333 265 #23 Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Thor27 said: my 77 C160 has the small hard three spoke wheel Yep---my 76 C160 automatic has the 2 spoke wheel. Edited October 14, 2021 by sparkie333 more info. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #24 Posted October 15, 2021 The engine is sat on the chassis now already love the look of it lol. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bens vintage tractors 1,542 #25 Posted October 21, 2021 Engine is in and everything is hooked up. Just redid the wiring and threw a newish belt on. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
