kloe0699 12 #1 Posted March 13, 2012 What is the difference between a C-160 and a C-161? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,970 #2 Posted March 13, 2012 C-160 was made from 1974 through 1977. It had a solid mount engine with a large oil pan. The C-161 was made from 1978 to 1979. The engine had a smaller oil pan and mounted in a rubber cushioned cradle. Other differences were that the C-160 had the battery mounted on the frame, and the C-161 had the battery mounted behind the dash. The C-160 had the gas tank mounted behind the dash and the C-161 had it under the seat. There were other differences in the sheet metal mainly in the dash tower/hood stand area. Just to name a few differences... EDIT: I forgot to add that the C-161 also came in a twin cylinder model using a Briggs & Stratton engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kloe0699 12 #4 Posted March 13, 2012 The twin/single is what got me wondering. I didn't know the other differences you mentioned either though. Thanks again. :thanks: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Callen 64 #5 Posted March 13, 2012 The C161 Twin is a blackhood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim 97 #6 Posted March 21, 2012 I thought the black hoods were the Cxx5 models I have a 79 C141 and the hood is the same as as the C series made through the 70's I thought the black hoods started in '80 I believe everything above is true except the black hood info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #7 Posted March 21, 2012 exception to the rule, the 1979 C-161 TWIN was a black hood, but still used the old style dash, and the hood was fiberglass, the C-161 single was still the old style C hood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim 97 #8 Posted March 21, 2012 eating crow here just looking around on Ebay and saw a C161 hood for sale. It was the black hood style learn something new every day crow tastes like Sh#t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #9 Posted March 22, 2012 Like I said only the TWIN was the black hood, just add some salt and pepper it helps I know I've eat my share. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #10 Posted March 22, 2012 ya ive eaten my share too,ill have to try thr salt and pepper :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 616 #11 Posted March 22, 2012 There were two version of the C-161. One had the single cylinder 16 horse Kohler engine, metal hood and fender and looked similar to the C-160. The other C-161 had a twin cylinder Briggs and Stratton engine, and the first plastic hood and fender. It was the first of the black hoods. The plastic hood and fender C-161 was made in 1978 and 1979. The plastic hood was replaced by a metal hood in 1980 but the plastic fender was used for a few more years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 616 #12 Posted March 22, 2012 My plastic 1979 C-161 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #13 Posted March 22, 2012 If you look at the dash you will see it is still the same as the older C's, that hood will not fit a normal black hood, By the way sharp tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kloe0699 12 #14 Posted March 22, 2012 If you look at the dash you will see it is still the same as the older C's, that hood will not fit a normal black hood, By the way sharp tractor. I agree, nice lookin tractor. I've had my heart set on a C-160 for a while. Then I noticed the C-161 singles were similar, now I have another tractor on my wish list.! :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
