ronscat 2 #1 Posted November 5, 2009 The guy said he had a WH with gears and hi-low. I went and noticed it was a C series. He had to pull it on my trailer with his backhoe because the front tires were "ruint". Noticed it had 23 inch bar tires on the rear that "seemed" to be holding air. I tried to tell if it was going in and out of gears and it seemed to be. Of course it has been sitting outside and the rear plastic fenders are cracked. I planned to remove the transaxle to go under my puller that I broke the transmission in it. I didn't even notice the black on the hood till I started out home. I don't know that I have ever seen one of them in these parts before. Someone had removed the steering wheel also. I wonder if I should go to the trouble of trying to get this one going again and find another fender somewhere. . . .or just rob the transaxle and . . . Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,608 #2 Posted November 5, 2009 If it was me...........she would live agaian! But the black hoods are my favorite body style so I may be a bit biased . Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
htopjimmy26 3 #3 Posted November 5, 2009 I guess a 300-400-500 series fender will bolt right on there, good luck finding an intact black hood fender I don't think I've ever seen 1. Those tractors were made from 80-84ish I think and it may be newer than your puller. Good luck :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #4 Posted November 5, 2009 Ok. it was getting a little late when I got home and didn't get a chance to look at everything real close - to see how much work the C-125 needs. Will try to take a better look tomorrow. That plastic fender really looks cheaply made though - along with some other things compared to my older C-160. Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockbuilt 7 #5 Posted November 5, 2009 It is true the "plastic" fender is not as durable as the sheet metal but you have to admit the styling is great just remember fiberglass sheeting and resin are your friend I had a C125 GREAT TRACTOR and I am going to fiberglass (from underneath) my D250 that has the same problem good luck and hope you make the right decision Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #6 Posted November 5, 2009 Congrats on the haul.........had a C 125 shortly, wouldn't mind having another some day! Looking forward to seeing some pics! :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #7 Posted November 5, 2009 Ron, the 300-400-500 series metal rear fender pans will bolt on directly and are pretty easy to come by at decent prices. JMHO, but I'd resurrect the beast and add it to your herd! Duff :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #8 Posted November 5, 2009 Pics as requested (as unloaded): Is that nut "supposed" to come off the steering where a steering wheel goes? I WD40ed it. Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #9 Posted November 5, 2009 That nut, is the supose to be inside the steering wheel. I cut slots up the side of the last one I had like that then peeled it off, then punched the pin out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronscat 2 #10 Posted November 18, 2009 Ok, I keep putting off stealing the transmission out of the 125 for the puller with the busted transmission. The tractor just looks different from the other old Wheel Horses I have. I may have to rob a transmission off something else and repaint this one. I have a fresh 16hp Kohler single that wants to go on this 125! I'm thinking this one will look kinda cute with a fresh paint job. I will have to get a rear metal fender somewhere for it is the main problem I have. Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #11 Posted November 18, 2009 That tractor will cleanup nice with a little TLC and paint,nice find,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 28 #12 Posted November 18, 2009 I, personally, really like the black hoods. They are very roomy and comfortable to drive, they handel good, as well. I am pretty sure mine is a 125, but it has been repowered with a 14hp single, loads of power and seems to run faster in 3rd than any of my others. In my opinion you will not be unhappy with it. Also, if I am not mistaken, any of the fender decks that have the gas tank under the seat will work on the black hoods. Mine is a 1980 and it has a metal fender deck on it, and it looks identical to my 2005 Classic GT minus the cup holder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpmcleod 4 #13 Posted November 18, 2009 There is a member on the TRADE portion of this site that has the same tractor without a motor wanting to trade for a mower deck. He lives in Ohio but I don't know you live Give it a look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
