tramphardrocker 5 #1 Posted April 2, 2014 By happenstance I found and bought a 1980 c-125 complete with a OEM hydraulic loader bucket (07-40FL01). I was driving thru a neighborhood and saw it in a yard. The owner (old timer) was outside so I stopped to talk to him about it and ending up buying it. I have fooled around with craftsman tractors, my favorite being an old gt6000 with a Kohler 18hp engine. You couldn't give me a new EPA ruined tractor if you wanted to. This is my first wheel horse and would appreciate any opinions, criticisms or advice regarding this tractor. Is it a diamond in the rough? Or did my $900 go to waste? It is completely functional and well maintained. It has sat outside for a long time so the Arizona sun did a number on the paint. I can't seem to shift it into low range though. Is it an easy fix? Any input from anyone out there is appreciated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,929 #2 Posted April 2, 2014 OK, learn the rules. You gotta post pics or nobody here will believe you I'd say if it's in good shape you did real well with the loader on it. I forgot. I don't think the tranny issue is a big deal but you can be assured you'll get answers here. Welcome to RS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #3 Posted April 2, 2014 You got a heck of a deal. Usually, you can't find just the loader for that. The high/low shifter is supposed to be an easy fix. I haven't done it. Does require pulling the transmission, though. And welcome! This is a great group. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,147 #4 Posted April 2, 2014 First... Second....don't force it into low range, it might get stuck there and that would stink. Stuck in hi-range is not nearly as bad. If you are tempted to try for low range it must be done with the tractor not moving at all, the same goes for shifting back into hi-range. These are not shift-on-the-fly transmissions. Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #5 Posted April 3, 2014 welcome,you stole it for that price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #6 Posted April 3, 2014 Nice price for the loader... plus you got the tractor for free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tramphardrocker 5 #7 Posted April 3, 2014 Thanks all y'all for welcoming me to this forum. Hope to quickly get up to speed on Wheelhorse tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #8 Posted April 3, 2014 Welcome to the forum for sure, but we do need pics of that tractor! Seriously! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #9 Posted April 3, 2014 Welcome and I second Van's motion for pics! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tramphardrocker 5 #10 Posted April 4, 2014 So I've been trying to attach a picture of this tractor but can't get it done even as a zip file. Any body know how I can do this. I'm not exactly a computer whiz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tramphardrocker 5 #11 Posted April 4, 2014 Another try at attaching picture.wheelhorse.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,053 #12 Posted April 4, 2014 Become a supporter and directly upload... OR Upload your photos to photobucket (you can get a free account there) and follow this tutorial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUSS10 250 #13 Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Here it is as a photo. Looks great! Welcome to the forum. Justin Edited April 4, 2014 by JUSS10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,929 #14 Posted April 4, 2014 That worked tramphardrocker. Nice machine and I'd say well worth the price. As far as pictures, my camera has a 'small picture' button that creates a file size that a non-supporter can load. I did that prior to becoming a supporter. Now I can load any picture. Now that the disease has infected you there is no cure. All you can do if feed it with more Wheel Horses. I'm sure you'll have tons of questions and the great folks here will help you with a smile whether you're a supporter or not. I don't have a clue what it costs to run a site like this but it can't be cheap. I think it's well worth it. I'm on a lot of forums and this one is by far managed the best. And you get your user name in (almost) Wheel Horse red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #15 Posted April 4, 2014 Very Nice score. You did real good. I have the same loader on a C-141. You will love it. Looks like you gona need a steel fender pan though and I am sure there will be members here that can help you out. Oh yeah Welcome Aboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tramphardrocker 5 #16 Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks. I will work to improve my forum skills. What are the requirements for becoming a supporter? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #17 Posted April 4, 2014 Easily done...here's the link. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #18 Posted April 4, 2014 You just beat me by a hair http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 630 #19 Posted April 4, 2014 So what is the set-up for the hydrolic pump since this is an 8-speed -- Wheel Horse sold this as an option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #20 Posted April 4, 2014 Has it's own pump mounted right off the PTO. On a bracket bolted to the block. You just engage your PTO like you would for any other attachment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #21 Posted April 4, 2014 Nice looking C-125 you got there Tramp! Let us know when you become a Supporter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
