wfopete 15 #1 Posted 3 hours ago Looking at a D160. I plan to see it up close, pictures show it to be in very nice condition. I'm concerned about if later model decks and other attachments will work with these units. Also what areas should I be checking close with this model? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,594 #2 Posted 3 hours ago D 160-200 attachments are unique to that series. Decks, Blowers and plows from C 300/400 series will not fit There are two versions of D160 some came with Kohler K341 other with a twin onan. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wfopete 15 #3 Posted 2 hours ago That's good to know. Parts availability is important for the long term; are parts like finding hen's teeth? Are there any reliability issues with these. Ideally I was looking at the 300 series but this D160 popped up on FB claiming it was restored. Priced at $1800 so I don't want to go into this without some knowledge on the model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,594 #4 Posted 2 hours ago Restoration can mean a lot of things ranging from a quick wash and a bit of paint to overhauled engine and hydro. Personally I would much prefer the Kohler, parts for that are plentiful Onans not nearly as much. Onan has an electric PTO not sure about parts for that. Big thing is to test the hydro. Get it warmed up there may be a hydro temp gauge to check that. Then put it up against an immovable object and see if it will dig holes with rear tires. What are you planning on using it for. They are big heavy not the most maneuverable tractor overkill for lawn mowing.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wfopete 15 #5 Posted 1 hour ago (edited) Id rather stay away from the Onan too. I'm not a hydro fan either but if unit is solid I could live with it. I have not seen a D series up close so I can't appreciate what it is or isn't. What years was the D series produced? Edited 1 hour ago by wfopete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,594 #6 Posted 55 minutes ago (edited) First year it was only an 18 hp and called 18. 1973 last year was 1981. Not much changed over the years. Some modifications to the motion control and parking brake setup. The are heavy over 1000 lbs. I would ask again what you are planning on doing with it. I have a D200 but it has an FEL. If you want to add a rotor tiller or 5' finish mower you have to add a rear PTO unit and 3 pt hitch. D160 did not come standard with 3pt hitch or rear PTO they were an option. Edited 53 minutes ago by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,594 #7 Posted 49 minutes ago I notice you have a Lawn Ranger...The front wheels and tires on most D series are the same size as your lawn rangers back tires.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
