Gearbanger 0 #1 Posted April 11, 2010 Hi Guys - first time posting. Just wanted to share how I found this 1979 C-81. Found an ad on Craig's List and went to see a guy in Carmel, NY. He bought this tractor new and was using to mow his extremely large lawn and found that it was to small for what he needed. He retired this to his barn and literally forgot about it for 15 years. I paid $200.00 for the tractor, 36 " mower deck & Jackson cart. Had to do some work on it - complete tune up, new fuel line, cleaning out of gas tank, new battery, etc. Turned the key and it started right up. Just wanted to share some photos with you. This tractor is in great shape for the year. Once I get the mower deck refurbished, I will be selling my John Deere! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #2 Posted April 11, 2010 :D WOW! I'd say you got a great deal there. Very nice find. Denver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #3 Posted April 11, 2010 Man, that is one TERRIFIC find! Great looking, all original machine! Nice! Duff :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 517 #4 Posted April 11, 2010 :omg: That is SWEET! Very nice find! Those little 8hp just seems to look swallowed up by the tractor but it still looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,347 #5 Posted April 11, 2010 Very nice tractor, and :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy3horse 3 #6 Posted April 11, 2010 Hello and Very nice find, great story too. Tom :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #7 Posted April 11, 2010 :D and you did good. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #8 Posted April 11, 2010 OH DEERE!! What a nice original paperwork included! It will serve you well for a loooong time with basic maintenance. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnWHfan 47 #9 Posted April 11, 2010 What an awsome deal. I wish that I could stumble upon something like that around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 4 #10 Posted April 11, 2010 Great find..... :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #11 Posted April 11, 2010 Thats a great find... I'd put all that paper work into a binder like a car enthusiast would do with the window sticker or a build sheet! Looks like your owner no# 2... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Parnell 6 #12 Posted April 11, 2010 :omg: and man you found a good deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eibbed 63 #13 Posted April 11, 2010 Awsome purchase! She looks great! Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithB 6 #14 Posted April 11, 2010 Very good deal :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #15 Posted April 11, 2010 Hello and ,nice looking tractor there! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 655 #16 Posted April 11, 2010 What a find!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gearbanger 0 #17 Posted April 11, 2010 thanks for the welcoming me to redsquare and nice comments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lawn Ranger kid 14 #18 Posted April 11, 2010 Wow great tractor! Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdwheelhorse 0 #19 Posted April 12, 2010 good ol k181, take care of her, she will last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,395 #20 Posted April 12, 2010 If it gets any better than that ... one of our Red Square members will sure tell us but I have not seen anyone else in a while with such a great find and acquistion deal! Good job bgringing this Wheel Horse out of the barn! :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpmcleod 4 #22 Posted April 12, 2010 Good looking tractor. Wish mine looked that good. I noticed the front belt pullys are off the tractor. If you need the assembly let me know. I don't have a mower deck but all the front pully attachments are intact. I would keep the J.D and wear it out and save the C-81. You will never find another one in that shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
