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These little 420LSE models sure always have a way to find me.

Hi everyone. My name is Sean. I’m a long time reader on here, first time poster. I have a kiddo now and find myself with some non-shop downtime- who says both can’t involve tractors? Long story short, I worked as a small engine tech putting myself through school. My wife owns a farm, and I grew up working on equipment. Been obsessed with vintage tractors since I got my father’s old 124 Cub Cadet running. Think I was 8. Decided early on I liked machines with a Kohler K series in it. Only have the one wheel horse; though I’d add more. My favorites are the ‘74-‘77 models. I own a 77 C-160 8 speed, with a blower, trailer and a work-worn belly mower. All three attachments are on the original invoice. I purchased the tractor from a family friend who even kept the stickers and brochures from the dealer. Cool stuff. I’m honored to have it. I also own a ‘51 Ford 8N (my mule) and a ‘63 or so Original Cub Cadet. Wish I had begun posting sooner but, gotta start sometime. Thanks for the warm welcomes I have received so far.

Later determined to be excessive hot air emanating from the the occupants therein...

July 19,1952, Air traffic controllers in Washington, D.C., detect UFOs over the White House and US Capitol building. More appear a week later, but the government dismisses the sightings as a harmless weather phenomenon.

This was the annual show in Rosebud, Missouri. This year it was held Friday, July 17, Saturday July 18, and today. I went yesterday. It was hot, mid 90s with a heat index hovering around 105-110. I only took a few pictures, but there were quite a few tractors there. I loved that International B160 truck.

Took pic of 520H after I took hub caps off and I got tell ya believe I like it better with naked wheels. Wheels and tires look twice as big with them gone.

And a few other pictures.

Took quite a few pics from the seat of my tractor, and mostly of the crew I was hanging with. @wallfish @Retired Wrencher and Paul (wallfish’s nephew) and Brad (my son).

The new regulator you bought was designed to be mounted in the air shroud of KT and magnums fins facing in. It is cooled by all the engine cooling air blowing by it. Yo may not have enough air flow in the raider location and it may over heat.

Thank you!! Believe it or not, that’s actually my daughter! She absolutely loves the tractors. She’s a little more into the ‘green’ than I’d like….I blame her grandpa! One of her favorite things to do are watch the hit and miss engines at shows. It’s to the point where I almost want to get one to split firewood. I see quite a few C’s in the land of upstate NY where we are. Lots of 120’s. I’ve always wanted to try and find a D series from that era, with the twin Kohler in it. A man can dream!

No hub caps on any of mine. Trina has two sets for shows. Adds a sparkle ✨️.

Well, I guess when you get older Mike, you don’t read signs that pretty much sums it up. Cause you know how the song goes. Signs signs everywhere signs. But I have to say sharp looking tractor.

A small video. PXL_20260718_160658438_TS.mp4

job done

hi AHS, very common problem with the 300, 400 and some 500 series wh tractors. i used to use 1/8 X 1.5" angle iron like ri702bill suggested. now i buy a kit from brockport bill. bolts right on. easy- peasy. also ri702bill makes a nice kit to reinforce the 'F' plate. both kits are well worth the $$$ imo.

And finally…GARY, you can’t park here @Retired Wrencher

Hi! I’m new…long time reader. Here is my C160

Have a Great Day Glenn

My buddy Aaron hooked me up with a nice big battery and an inverter to run light duty shore power. It’ll go up in the nose, and maybe even have room for a winch to hook up. I’d love to be able to pull dead stuff in, rather than push it!

Maryland has used this method of population control for many years.. The state has two separate zones with two buck tags issued for each zone. After taking a doe, a bonus buck tag can be purchased for each zone for a total of five. Unlimited doe may be taken in the eastern zone where the hunter can make his own tags.

I got the B-80 reshorn after taking the wheels, tubes & tires to my friendly local tire shop. I just wasn’t in the mood for doing that. He got them to seal up without the tubes. The blowout: Spare set waiting for the Sandman Scrubbed & ready to paint, more or less. Third coat left, fourth on right (Krylon Ivory) Just like new! (Sort of) Another triumph! I’m almost inspired to give her a lick of Penetrol and do something about that seat. Oh, and paint and remount the weights.

Hi, I'm old. to the Really nice working rig. C-160 .... one of the best Wheel Horse made. Mine didn't work....she just played at the shows.

Exciting night last night. This 8 point was about 20 yards from my ladder stand munching on the neighbor’s beans. I suppose I’ll target him, and a few does this year. We are transitioning to one buck from two, years past. I have to be picky but should have plenty of opportunities to still fill the freezer. copy_897CC3E9-37A5-4A3E-885C-85A67FBFE5A8.mov

Thank you. I did not know that’s what what they were made for. If it doesn’t survive that’s were the next one will go.

C-160s are great workers!!! Welcome

I don't remember what language this interpretation comes from, but in that country the sign says "Parking Reserved for GARY."

I helped my grandfather thresh one time, I carried grain away in burlap sacks, wow what a meal after, was worth the work!

Glade you boys got the day before the rain came

This is the 36” on my Raider. It’s even quieter than the 32” on my Suburban. You can just make out the sound from the gears with my phone next to them. I hardly notice a difference when i engage the PTO when I’m sitting on the seat. IMG_2165.mov

I ordered a $10 regulator from EBay for the Raider. The mounting holes are too narrow to use the existing holes in the tower and i wanted to use the original holes and carriage bolts. The terminals on the new one stick out the back also, so it can’t be mounted flush. The band saw made quick work of making an adapter mount out of the old regulator.

Right. I'm a firm believer in soft starts since putting one on one of my a/c units and dropping the LRA by more than 80%! I was impressed. This is for a hydraulic pump though with a very short belt. It worked well on one of my 16 Autos so I think it will be fine on this too. I did have to bypass the PTO switch though because I removed the manual PTO lever and that switch won't close without it.

There, fixed it for you!

Some days you know how this is. I guess I am Rebel with out a cause.Mike.

Not just you. Common problem with this series tractor, have seen several 300 series broke here. I have repaired 2 that I have by welding metal under broke piece, seem to be working fine. I can't seem to find pic of repair but here it is before fix. Not a biggie but I always try and check this area when looking at a tractor I'm interested in and makes for sumin to show seller and may take some off price.

I did a repair to the tail of the C81 hoodstand and posted the repair on the forum. I actually used 2 hoodstands, as one had a good left side, the right half of the other was cracked but not broken off. Made up 2 lower patches of 1/8 x 1-1/2 angle iron and welded them in.

Billy lives about 4-5 miles from me in Sag Harbor, N.Y. Across the street from his house is his boat, the Downeaster Alexa. It is the most stunning example of a Downeaster style boat that I have ever seen. Downeaster Alexa is one of my favorite songs, as it truly tells the story of the struggle of our local baymen and has many references to our local waterways and towns. The song also has a great video.

Glass Houses will always hold a special place for me. First album I ever owned. I needed it for a music class report back in elementary school. The lyrics are listed in the album jacket.

I still vote for bed liner. The best hands down. It's tuff , cleans easy when @Achto has a bowel movement on it , water & oil resistant, non skid & patches easily if damaged. Moisture can not get underneath it to get trapped & cause damage. You really only need e track down the sides Kev. At times it would be nice to have some along the side wall for hauling furniture and such. No backing to screw to tho. A well built trailer would have backing in the side walls and there may very well be. My track was is 12' one piece from a trailer outfit. The recessed tie downs were factory. Buddy Massey Jason has VCT ( glue down tiles ) in a black & white checker board which is cool but gets kinda slick. I also used it on the ass end of the toy hauler after rotted out repairs. It sealed the new deck down nicely to the sidewall against water intrusion.

I've been using sealed bearings for the front wheels for quite some time now. Excellent results. I decided to try them on a mower deck with some hesitation. The first deck is on the 5th year now and no issues.

I'm just guessing, but it may be the external linkage or the cross-shaft slipping in the governor arm.

Been waiting a while to get this combo paired up!

Running 701 k161 got this from @squonk at 2025 Big Show.

414-8 with a 42” RD was the weapon of choice today. She never disappoints!

I couldn’t help but take a few more “side shots.”

Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, whatever.