userj8670 68 #1 Posted September 5, 2013 Just curious but what would be the advantages of owning one over the other. Both of these tractors seem to be forum favorites and I would like to know more about each. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,563 #2 Posted September 5, 2013 Raiders (8, 9, 10, 12, 14) were kinda the predecessors of the 'C-100, C-120, C160 tractors. In that mix also is the Charger line, which have the automatic trans, and have styling more like Raiders. The 1971 and 72 Bronco 14 is another popular line (to me at least). Some just like to looks of one over another. Others swear by pulling power, utility, convenience, or whatever they are particular of / for. In any case, they are are quite durable and dependable, given common sense use and maintenance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userj8670 68 #3 Posted September 6, 2013 I seen that some of the pics of the 160s had hydro lines on them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-160 Auto 10 #4 Posted September 6, 2013 I seen that some of the pics of the 160s had hydro lines on them? The C-160 auto had a hyd lift for the deck or other attachments. The C-160 with a manual transmission had a manual lift and no hyd lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #5 Posted September 6, 2013 When you look at all of those tractors they are really just an evolution of the same design. The names were just marketing naming them to make them sound cool. Every year saw some improvement from the previous year for one reason or another but they made the same basic tractor from 1968-1979. Some would say that the hood change to black hoods in 1980 were still the same basic tractor with different sheet metal, and in fact you can find common parts that will fit from 1960's all the way to the end of production some 40 years later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #6 Posted September 6, 2013 One advantage of the C-series is the attach-a matic system that allows the use of attachments all the way thru the 3 and 400 series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 616 #7 Posted September 6, 2013 When I saw this picture of a restored C-160 i decided I had to have one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userj8670 68 #8 Posted September 7, 2013 When you look at all of those tractors they are really just an evolution of the same design. The names were just marketing naming them to make them sound cool. Every year saw some improvement from the previous year for one reason or another but they made the same basic tractor from 1968-1979. Some would say that the hood change to black hoods in 1980 were still the same basic tractor with different sheet metal, and in fact you can find common parts that will fit from 1960's all the way to the end of production some 40 years later. So essentially a C160 is just another name for a Raider 10,12, or 14? I cant think of what all they could have changed or improved upon since they look identical for the most part One advantage of the C-series is the attach-a matic system that allows the use of attachments all the way thru the 3 and 400 series. Im not familiar with the attach- a-matic system? Could you elaborate a little please? When I saw this picture of a restored C-160 i decided I had to have one. I can definatly see why lol. That is a really sharp looking machine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,476 #9 Posted September 7, 2013 Is it practical ( for someone with good mechanical / fabrication skills ) to retrofit a Raider with the pump & related items from a C-series ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #10 Posted September 9, 2013 It can and has been done, but why not just wait for a C-1X0 with Hydraulic lift and save yourself the frustration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites