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Thinking about selling my 1974 C-160 and hoping to get a feel for interest. It has working hydraulics, front plow, single row rear plow, 42" belly mower deck, 55lb wheel weights. Runs fantastic, no smoke. Lights work, amp meter works, has plug in cigarette lighter (doesn't work). Left rear wheel cylinder has slow leak.

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EB-80/8inPA

I would be interested if it wasn’t so far away…

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@Horse Newbie, take a look!

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Horse Newbie

@PMeadows,

I’m interested.

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Sparky

Ok, this is turning into a classified. Any C160’s with accessories will go fast, you won’t have an issue selling it as it’s one of the more desirable tractors. 
  @PMeadows please repost this in the classifieds. If you want I can move your post and pictures into the classifieds for you, but I will need a price and location per the rules to add to it. 

  Thanks!! 

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