C-160 Automatic Kohler 10hp 48" Mower Deck

[mhvond 7]

New to Wheel Horse.  I understand the 10hp Magnum (M10s) is not enough to properly power the 48" mower deck. With that said I see my options as 1) swap to a 42" mower deck or 2) swap in a 16hp Kohler.

 

Am I missing anything?

Edited 1 hour ago by mhvond

[Easton Rich 1,070]

What model do you have? If its a B or C-Series a deck swap would be simpler, but if you wanted, a 16hp swap wouldn't be too difficult.

[mhvond 7]

39 minutes ago, Easton Rich said:

What model do you have? If its a B or C-Series a deck swap would be simpler, but if you wanted, a 16hp swap wouldn't be too difficult.

 

Wheel Horse C-160 Automatic w/ Kohler 10hp and 48" Mower Deck

[Easton Rich 1,070]

I'd first swap the deck, it'll take 20-30mins, but if you want more power a engine swap wouldn't be hard depending on tools, equipment, etc.

[mhvond 7]

1 minute ago, Easton Rich said:

I'd first swap the deck, it'll take 20-30mins, but if you want more power a engine swap wouldn't be hard depending on tools, equipment, etc.

Thanks.

 

Now searching for a 42" deck

[kpinnc 17,473]

1 hour ago, mhvond said:

I understand the 10hp is not enough to properly power the 48"

 

I've used a 48 with a 10hp several times. 

 

More hp is always better but unless you're cutting very heavy grass your 10hp will be fine. Will it struggle in some places? Probably, but it will work if you slow down. 

 

 

[mhvond 7]

8 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

 

I've used a 48 with a 10hp several times. 

 

More hp is always better but unless you're cutting very heavy grass your 10hp will be fine. Will it struggle in some places? Probably, but it will work if you slow down. 

 

 

Mowed for the first time yesterday, no speed, constant bogging, uneven cut

[JCM 10,947]

I have mowed with both a 312-8 and a 310-8 . As long as you cut dry grass at the correct adjustment height and the grass isn't ridiculously tall you should be fine. I never really noticed a big difference between either model mowing with both of the engines being Kohler Magnums. However I would suggest the 42'' side discharge. Just my experiences.

[sqrlgtr 2,299]

1 hour ago, mhvond said:

Wheel Horse C-160 Automatic

 

I would swap a k341 back in, especially if you had one. I believe a Magnum series motor would swap in easy also. Might cost little more to start with, but I know I would be more satisfied. Saying all that I've had pretty good luck mowing with the 10/12hp k series and Magnums through the years but with 42" deck or smaller.

[ebinmaine 77,735]

24 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

 

I would swap a k341 back in, especially if you had one. I believe a Magnum series motor would swap in easy also. Might cost little more to start with, but I know I would be more satisfied. Saying all that I've had pretty good luck mowing with the 10/12hp k series and Magnums through the years but with 42" deck or smaller.

 

 

@kpinnc or @953 nut might know the availability better down there. I'm under the impression that a 16 HP in NC is rare as hen's teeth.  

 

A Magnum would hit the hood on a C series.  

 

 

 

[mhvond 7]

25 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

@kpinnc or @953 nut might know the availability better down there. I'm under the impression that a 16 HP in NC is rare as hen's teeth.  

 

A Magnum would hit the hood on a C series.  

 

 

 

My focus will be to trade out my 48" rebuilt deck for a clean 42" .  Tractor Parts Yard has one for $250

Edited yesterday at 05:32 PM by mhvond

[pfrederi 20,045]

22 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

@kpinnc or @953 nut might know the availability better down there. I'm under the impression that a 16 HP in NC is rare as hen's teeth.  

 

A Magnum would hit the hood on a C series.  

 

 

 

 

 

Nt really a problem.  take off teh big Plastic shroud and put on a old fashioned round A/C cover.

[ebinmaine 77,735]

1 hour ago, pfrederi said:

 

 

Nt really a problem.  take off teh big Plastic shroud and put on a old fashioned round A/C cover.

 

 

 

Good info there Paul.  Thanks.  

[Brockport Bill 2,251]

2 hours ago, mhvond said:

My focus will be to trade out my 48" rebuilt deck for a clean 42" .  Tractor Parts Yard has one for $250

you may want to check the compatibility of the deck in this photo with your model tractor -- i'm not sure that lift carriage assembly is match for your tractor? I would ask others on the forum here ?? 

as an fyi - WH does have a 42 and 36 inch rear discharge model in addition to the 42 side model -- so depending on local availability you have other options than just the 42 side discharge -- i just am not sure the deck photo is a match for that tractor?

[midpack 1,117]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

A Magnum would hit the hood on a C series.  

 

 

 

Is a 16hp Magnum bigger than a 12hp?

I have a 12 in a C-175 

[pfrederi 20,045]

 The picture I posted above is an M16 mounted on a Charger no clearance problems

[mhvond 7]

4 hours ago, Brockport Bill said:

you may want to check the compatibility of the deck in this photo with your model tractor -- i'm not sure that lift carriage assembly is match for your tractor? I would ask others on the forum here ?? 

as an fyi - WH does have a 42 and 36 inch rear discharge model in addition to the 42 side model -- so depending on local availability you have other options than just the 42 side discharge -- i just am not sure the deck photo is a match for that tractor?

Yeah, Tractor Parts sent the wrong photo, this should be the correct deck.

[c-series don 11,655]

The deck pictured in the first photo will not fit without modifying it. The second one will fit however it’s an older deck, you can tell by the one piece belt guard and no anti-scalp rollers on the front corner. Also missing the rollers in the rear center.

[mhvond 7]

16 minutes ago, c-series don said:

The deck pictured in the first photo will not fit without modifying it. The second one will fit however it’s an older deck, you can tell by the one piece belt guard and no anti-scalp rollers on the front corner. Also missing the rollers in the rear center.

Thank you for the feedback 

[Brockport Bill 2,251]

if you are looking for a 42 inch deck -- either side, or rear, discharge -  - here are couple examples what they look like - top and bottom -  these have been rehabbed --  the factory original pulley covers were red and the rear discharge model did not have the vinyl rear flange

[mhvond 7]

Thank you, this is very helpful 

[953 nut 64,597]

11 hours ago, mhvond said:

Yeah, Tractor Parts sent the wrong photo, this should be the correct deck.

The deck you are looking at has the older type "Double D" blades and they are becoming hard to find and quite pricy. As others have said the 10 HP engine will do the job with a 48" deck if the grass isn't too long and you keep the engine RPMs up.

[mhvond 7]

Thank you

I am still looking for the "right" 42" deck.  Intrigued by the rear discharge models.

[ebinmaine 77,735]

Just now, mhvond said:

Thank you

I am still looking for the "right" 42" deck.  Intrigued by the rear discharge models.

 

 

Too bad you're soooo far away.  

 

[mhvond 7]

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

Too bad you're soooo far away.  

 

 

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

Too bad you're soooo far away.  

 

We get up to Boston once or twice a year, Son and his fiance are there.