nylyon-(Admin) 7,121 #1 Posted May 18, 2013 Enough of the C-160 sitting looking pretty. Today starts its first day as a worker (pictures later). After a trip to get some mower belts, battery and some oil, it will be equipped with a 42" RD Recycler (recently acquired from Stevebo) and it will start to earn its keep. The tractor has been sitting in the shed, for quite some time, only to be taken out occasionally for a joy ride. Well over the winter the unspeakable happened. Something dropped from the overhead storage and dented the hood and took off some of the brilliant paint. It's heartbreaking, but enough to make the tractor earn it's keep. So... while it's still an outstanding machine, it will need some work. I never did fix the leaking lift cylinder, and I think that I just want to replace it. I saw a couple for sale for other models, does anyone know if a cylinder from say a 520 or 175 would work on the C-160's? Love to get a newer rebuildable type. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #2 Posted May 18, 2013 Karl, That old Wheel Horse dealer I think I told you about up Route 22 has some NOS lift cylinders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #3 Posted May 18, 2013 Make no mistake, the Horse will be delighted to work for a living. The Stallion will handle any chore you throw at it with ease! Stock up on carrots! :smile: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,121 #4 Posted May 18, 2013 Karl, That old Wheel Horse dealer I think I told you about up Route 22 has some NOS lift cylinders. I'll have to give him a call! Ok, so here she is decked out in her work attire. I've already taken one trip around the lawn, the deck cuts nice, and I haven't even sharpened the blades yet! Yes, I know dirty! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,121 #5 Posted May 18, 2013 It's so cool to run 3 horses to mow the lawn. I can only wonder what the neighbors think! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,121 #6 Posted May 18, 2013 Bought a new battery, and it's already shot! Shows 12V on the meter, turn the key on and it shows .3V Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,558 #7 Posted May 18, 2013 It's so cool to run 3 horses to mow the lawn. I can only wonder what the neighbors think! Well if I was the neighbor on one side, and Tony (docwheelhorse) was the neighbor on the other side we would think your weird for not running 4 Wheel Horse's!! Mike..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #8 Posted May 19, 2013 Looking good Karl !! That deck is a nice little unit for sure. Looks just right under that machine.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,121 #9 Posted May 19, 2013 The deck is really nice Steve, Brittany was out mowing for about 2 hours! I'm looking to get some of the belt guards, until then though, she needs to be very careful, but the C-160 has pretty wide foot boards. It needs to be adjusted, but just couldn't wait to get the deck on there and running! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #10 Posted May 21, 2013 It's so cool to run 3 horses to mow the lawn. I can only wonder what the neighbors think! Neighbors think, "He's nuts! Did he get a 'new' tractor? His other 'mower' was working." Lately I've been using the 520-8. Like the power and ride. Grandsons want (need) wagon rides too! In the past I have taken turns using other Horses (neighbors don't see in my barn) for mowing. All they do is look and scratch their heads? I like watchin' the strugglin' neighbors and their wimperin' Murray's or MTD's (whatever). Ugh! They're always fixin' this 'n that on their BIG BOX riders too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #11 Posted May 21, 2013 Karl, Very nice unit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #12 Posted May 22, 2013 You picked it up on May 10, 2008. Almost 5 years to the day before you put her back to work! Since this was long before a lot of our current active members....I went back and found a few topics of your C-160's story.... unfortunately the "as found" and "reveal" pics from Eldon are gone..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #13 Posted May 22, 2013 don't take this the wrong way but it's about time that tractor started getting used. 5 yrs you've had it?. i'm sorry but i hate to see things sit and be used for decoration when they were meant to be used and get dirty. use it,clean it,maintain it and you'll enjoy much,much more. now go get it dirty lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #14 Posted May 22, 2013 That is a Fine looking 160!! But I dont blame you for working it. Thats why they were made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob393 3 #15 Posted May 22, 2013 That is a Fine looking 160!! But I dont blame you for working it. Thats why they were made. Amen to that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,121 #16 Posted May 23, 2013 Well, it hadn't sat completely unused. It was in use as a recreational tractor for the kids to drive around on, granted it did no work, but it was running and being used. NOW, it's working, the same kids are driving around on it, but it's cutting grass now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #17 Posted May 23, 2013 Karl, That old Wheel Horse dealer I think I told you about up Route 22 has some NOS lift cylinders. I'll have to give him a call! Ok, so here she is decked out in her work attire. I've already taken one trip around the lawn, the deck cuts nice, and I haven't even sharpened the blades yet! Yes, I know dirty! 2013-05-18_10-17-55_825.jpg 2013-05-18_10-18-03_788.jpg Nice looking tractor! Looks like the tractor in the background has a RD deck too. Are these RD decks your favorite? Good luck, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,121 #18 Posted May 23, 2013 The tractor in the background is my 1994 416-H. When I bought it, I had just bought my house. I wanted to go with as little maintenance as I could, so I ordered it with the 42" Recycler Deck. Well, the dealer didn't have a "true" recycler deck, so he sold me the 42" RD and had the recycler delivered to my house. In hindsight, I should have gone with the 48", but I do like the RD with taller / wetter grass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #19 Posted May 25, 2013 Thats one fine looking Horse. Karl you made a good decision to get that thing out and put it to working. I would love to make a few passes with it around my place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #20 Posted May 25, 2013 Karl, That old Wheel Horse dealer I think I told you about up Route 22 has some NOS lift cylinders. I'll have to give him a call! Ok, so here she is decked out in her work attire. I've already taken one trip around the lawn, the deck cuts nice, and I haven't even sharpened the blades yet! Yes, I know dirty! 2013-05-18_10-17-55_825.jpg 2013-05-18_10-18-03_788.jpg Dirty? I hope your joking! That looks like a real nice and clean C-160 to me. Deck looks great but seems a little small in my opinion for that big Kohler 16 one lunger. I had a 48" on mine and it handled that like it wanted a bigger one. The C-160 is a real worker..You have a very nice tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,121 #21 Posted May 25, 2013 The original deck is a 36" RD, which remains unfinished in my garage. I would like to get that deck together this year, as it would make a nice finish mower for the fleet. I received the front mule drive knobs from Glen Pettit, and the deck belt guards from Duane (baerpath) (thank you both!) which I hope to get installed if this rain stops. By the way, if any of you are running around with broken mule drive adjuster knobs, why aren't you getting a NEW one from Glen? The new knob comes complete with everything you need to put it on, and is outstanding in quality as is everything that he makes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #22 Posted May 25, 2013 Nice to see you are putting the 160 to work Karl. It sure is a nice one. Pretty amazing how a 16 hp tractor would come with a dinky 36 inch deck originally while my little RJ 58 came with a 32 inch with its 4 hp! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47JDG 65 #23 Posted May 26, 2013 Did it really originally come with a 36" RD deck? That just seems ridiculous to me, and very inefficient given the power, ability, and fuel consumption of the C-160. I have a 36" RD on my C-81 and it does seem to be an ideal mowing deck for that tractor with the 8 horse...but a C-160 is a completely different animal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC in Kentucky 178 #24 Posted May 27, 2013 Man, I can't believe that's been 5 years ago already. This forum has pretty much stayed the same with a lot of the same guys. But I do miss Eldon and all of his awesome refurbing pics, but I guess life goes on!!! Who would of ever guessed that this forum would ever be this big and have so many new members but also a lot of the original members still posting!!! Oh well, looking forward to seeing what the show is like this year and getting a copy of Mike's updated book! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites