wildbill59 43 #1 Posted July 1, 2016 I've owned hundreds of tractors, including Toro Wheel Horses, even REO Wheel Horses! But this is my first real one, and I love it. It's a 1979 C-161, 91-16K801. Runs and drives great, and the hydraulics work well. I have a small engine repair shop/mower and tractor salvage yard, and it's still busy this season - looking forward to some time to spend with my new acquisitions when things slow down! Probably not a full resto for this guy, but want get him as fit as possible, and do some work with him! In the meantime, I'm hoping to find an owners manual for the tractor, and any manuals for the FEL, it's # is 97-40FL01. I found a great service manual on this site, but couldn't find owners manuals. I also picked up a cute little 854 and a rough B series, more pics to come. Looking forward to learning and sharing on this site! Thanks in advance for any help with manuals. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysLookin80 1,308 #2 Posted July 1, 2016 That tractor looks awesome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #3 Posted July 1, 2016 Hey bill, welcome aboard,,,nice rig you got. Best of luck. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,156 #4 Posted July 1, 2016 OK, I have to ask.... How are the rear wheels adapted to the tractor? [noticing that the dish of the wheel is on the outside] Are the front wheels also non-standard? Oh, and what a beast! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #5 Posted July 1, 2016 1 minute ago, ohiofarmer said: OK, I have to ask.... How are the rear wheels adapted to the tractor? [noticing that the dish of the wheel is on the outside] Are the front wheels also non-standard? Oh, and what a beast! Good spot, no wheel nuts/lugs on the rear Oh almost for got, an 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #7 Posted July 1, 2016 @wildbill59 Nice find and with a FEL to boot! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #10 Posted July 1, 2016 Nice find. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #11 Posted July 1, 2016 Nice Score, Love those Wheel Horses and with a loader, you won the lottery sir. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,540 #12 Posted July 1, 2016 Nice looking , mot sure which of these fits your needs, but here are a couple of OMs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,505 #13 Posted July 1, 2016 Nice tractor! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thisguyisnew 114 #14 Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Was the white dash paint standard on the C-161? Really makes the control panel pop Edited July 1, 2016 by Thisguyisnew 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,256 #15 Posted July 1, 2016 Looks like a great first . Always thought one with a loader would come in very handy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #16 Posted July 1, 2016 Hello and to the forum wildbill. Looks like a real worker! Wish it was sitting in my garage! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,029 #17 Posted July 1, 2016 Welcome to . That is a nice looking tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,540 #18 Posted July 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Thisguyisnew said: Was the white dash paint standard on the C-161? Really makes the control panel pop The Dash support would have been red leaving the factory, but it is yours now and you can have it any color you want (though we discourage the green and yellow combination)! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 887 #19 Posted July 1, 2016 Great tractor and welcome 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #20 Posted July 1, 2016 11 hours ago, achto said: Nice tractor! ^...(s) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildhorse 298 #21 Posted July 2, 2016 That is sweet with loader! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildbill59 43 #22 Posted July 2, 2016 20 hours ago, ohiofarmer said: OK, I have to ask.... How are the rear wheels adapted to the tractor? [noticing that the dish of the wheel is on the outside] Are the front wheels also non-standard? Oh, and what a beast! The rear wheels - magic!!! No, great question, I noticed that when I went to look at it. The previous owner - a very cool old guy, and quite a tinkerer/cobbler/fabricator - welded pairs of rims together for larger tires, you gotta reach through the center hole with a long extension to get to the lug nuts. Again, really haven't had a chance to play with it yet - looking forward to seeing what's up here when I pull the tires off of the wheels. I have a set of good ags on reasonable sized rims, so I think they're going on there. As far as the front wheels - seems like the tires are from a golf card, and the PO has a couple of carts, so I'm guessing... Good eye, ohiofarmer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildbill59 43 #23 Posted July 2, 2016 18 hours ago, 953 nut said: Nice looking , mot sure which of these fits your needs, but here are a couple of OMs. 953 nut, you're the man! I was looking through the manual section, but I saw it listed as wiring diagrams, and not noticing the OM (owners manual - duh!). These are fantastic, just what I needed. Now I gotta try to find a manual for the FEL... 7 hours ago, 953 nut said: The Dash support would have been red leaving the factory, but it is yours now and you can have it any color you want (though we discourage the green and yellow combination)! Yeah, we can do without the green and yellow! It's funny, the PO was an interesting old guy that wasn't afraid to 'decorate' his tractors with paint, decals, badges, etc. But surprisingly, this C-161 stayed fairly stock. I just went out with a flashlight to check it out, and yep - someone must have painted it white. One of the few deviations from stock as far as appearances go (well, except for funky wheels and tires!). Good eye, Thisguyisnew - and you're right, it's a nice contrast, think I'll leave it like that! 10 hours ago, Thisguyisnew said: Was the white dash paint standard on the C-161? Really makes the control panel pop Just learning how to do multiple quotes, I guess - there's a reply further down, Thisguyisnew. Thanks for your comment, I like the white too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildbill59 43 #24 Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Guys (and gals?) - thanks for all the great replies and warm welcomes! Seems like a great forum and a friendly community, I'm honored to be a part of it. Gotta post some pictures soon of my other new-to-me Wheel Horse, a sweet little 854 with a strange but awesome home-built grille/hood. Thanks again! Edited July 2, 2016 by wildbill59 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
