differenve between c-160 and c-161

[chorusguy 227]

recently acquired a 1976 c-160. i found a c-161 and am wondering if i can interchange psrts. both are automatics

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,138]

They should both have the same Sundstrand hydro tranny.

Mike..............

[chorusguy 227]

cool. what about other parts?

[rmaynard 16,291]

Two different species. The C-161 has the K341AS engine, mounted in a cradle. It has a smaller oil pan than the K341S in the C-160. Because of the "shaker" cradle, a different belt guard is used, as well as different PTO components. There are other differences as well. C-161 has the gas tank under the seat, C-160 in front of the dash. Lift mechanisms are different. The dash tower is different, as the battery on the C-161 mounts where the gas tank used to be on the C-160.

 

Many parts are interchangeable on the engines like carburetor, starter, fuel pump and covers, but the oil pans cannot be interchanged. Transmissions should be the same.

[chorusguy 227]

thanks. they could share attahments couldnt they?

[rmaynard 16,291]

Yes, both are Tach-A-Matic® tractors and accessories from 1973 and later will fit.

[Wheel-N-It 2,976]

Good question, and GREAT answer Bob! Thank you

[wheelhorsekid 141]

Nicely done! I too have the C 160 and C 161. Both GREAT machines.

[Callen 64]

The 161 has a band brake for parking, the 160 has a parking paw inside the trans axle

[SousaKerry 503]

Some of the later C-1X0 share more parts with the newer tractors. I had a 76 C-120 that had the fender pan and support of a c-121 with a gas tank still under the hood.  Seat flipped forward but the fender pan did not flip back.

[RJR49 129]

hydraulics are easier to access on the 160

[Irv 115]

Not many psrts will fit because they are differenve!

[chorusguy 227]

ok. thanks everyone for the info. let me rephrase tje question a bit. obviously it would be a good thing to have a parts tractor. besides another c-160, what model would be a good candidate to have as a parts tractor?

[rmaynard 16,291]

If you are looking for non-engine parts for your current C-160, all of the gas powered C-series and B-series from 1974 through 1977 should be okay, with the exception of the 1974 and 75 B's which had a shorter frame.

Edited August 29, 2013 by rmaynard