Docwheelhorse 2,660 #1 Posted November 3, 2021 Hello all, so... im working on my new C111... except the model doesn't appear in Toro MPV... its 0111BH81 the serial number on motor puts its birthday as 02/05/1982... far beyond any C111 production. So... @Sparky dug araround and thinks it's a 1982 SB421 with a different hood/ decal. He also says that the model should have a dash like 01-11BH01 What's the story with the SB421 / the GT2500 / the C111 and there production after the newer body style was introduced? Thanks Tony 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #2 Posted November 3, 2021 Siggghhhh... dragged out Mike Martino's book on a whim. Its exactly what it says it is... im still happy a C111 is one of my favorites. An SB421 would've been a home run... but not this time 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,046 #3 Posted November 3, 2021 This service bulletin has the C-111 listed as model 01-11BH81 but always considered it a typo. The 24057 serial fits in with the 1982 model SB-421 The build date looks like 2034 making it 1982 production. Adding C-111 would be a 1978 or 1979 model using the 1 as the last digit. A C-115 would have been used 1980-1984 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #4 Posted November 3, 2021 21 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: This service bulletin has the C-111 listed as model 01-11BH81 but always considered it a typo. The 24057 serial fits in with the 1982 model SB-421 The build date looks like 2034 making it 1982 production. Adding C-111 would be a 1978 or 1979 model using the 1 as the last digit. A C-115 would have been used 1980-1984 But.... look at the pic out of the book 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,327 #5 Posted November 3, 2021 I think it’s a genuine 1982 C-111 built with leftover parts just to get em off the shelf and out of inventory. If your model # has an 01 at the end it’s an SB421 and if your model # has 81 at the end it’s a 1982 C-111 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,328 #6 Posted November 3, 2021 Wow there Tony - right up there with the elusive 754... Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,595 #7 Posted November 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Sparky said: I think it’s a genuine 1982 C-111 built with leftover parts just to get em off the shelf and out of inventory. That was the exact same thought I had. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #8 Posted November 3, 2021 Either way it has a Briggs on it so unicorn or not, undesirable! LoL 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,086 #9 Posted November 3, 2021 2 hours ago, wallfish said: Either way it has a Briggs on it so unicorn or not, undesirable! LoL I've got several tractors with Briggs on them, and I'd say they are far more desirable than one with a Techumseh- to me at least. I prefer them over even the infamous Onan P220, of which I own three. P216 and P218 are ok... I actually passed on an original SB421 a few years back, and regretted it later when I found out it got scrapped. It was in pretty darn good shape too, but the owner had a case of "madewithplatinumitis" so it sat and rotted away over the winter. Guess we were both dissapointed... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #10 Posted November 4, 2021 3 hours ago, wallfish said: Either way it has a Briggs on it so unicorn or not, undesirable! LoL Don't listen to him Tony. Being on his knees in the middle of the show field, drinking bad gas sooo many times has finally pickled his brain. Just look at his set up for plow duty this year. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #11 Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Don't listen to him Tony. Being on his knees in the middle of the show field, drinking bad gas sooo many times has finally pickled his brain. Just look at his set up for plow duty this year. You may not know this but there isn't a Briggs under that hood so it should be good to go! Although it may require a little front end tweaking to support the weight when lifting it. LoL Oh, and I still need to add some lift assist springs for the handle too. Was wondering when that pic would show up to haunt me! Edited November 4, 2021 by wallfish 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #12 Posted November 4, 2021 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: I've got several tractors with Briggs on them It's just a ball bust'n thing with Tony @Docwheelhorse Got nothing against the old Briggs engines except the fact that Tony likes'm 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,086 #13 Posted November 4, 2021 1 minute ago, wallfish said: Got nothing against the old Briggs engines except the fact that Tony likes'm I understand, and was doing the same to be honest. If I had to use a coal-fired steam engine or even an electric motor to keep my horses up, I'd do it! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #14 Posted November 4, 2021 I say if the man likes Brigs and runs and moves it is all good. Also Tecky`s. They did make some good engines. Happy motoring. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #15 Posted November 4, 2021 Member? This is supposed to be entertainment folks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
