Newbie looking at a c195

[84specialed 16]

Hey everybody, I'm new to the forum. I've allways loved small tractors and have been searching around for a while for a decent condition vintage wheel horse to use around the house. A guy I work with has a c195, looks to be in decent original condition, has a mower deck "not sure of size". It has been sitting in his fathers shop for years, doesn't run but still turns over freely and the starter works. He's asking $175 for it. I feel confident they with fresh gas and some points it will run. It has 68 hours on the meter, not sure how accurate this is. My question is; is it worth this price not running? I would like to find a loader for it, are they out there? Can you buy a new one for this model? Are parts readily available? Thanks in advance.

[Theroundhousernr 589]

I think most would tell you from the forum to drop everything now, even if your house is flooding and go get that thing! Its a rare model and a little harder to find parts for but for the price , I would buy them everyday at that price.

[danjmah 71]

Not an expert - but I was thinking the same thing @ Theroundhousernr

 

to me it looks NICE!

Edited November 10, 2014 by danjmah

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487]

I think it looks great, especially for that money....get it.

re the loader,,,,Imho you would ruin a great machine. IMHO, these tractors were not meant for the beating a loader gives them. I think a loader is a bit to much, and will run it into the ground. If you want a loader,,,,get something bigger. My thoughts to me.

if you dont buy,,first dibbs, tell me and I will, then I can figure how to get it here. Best of luck.

lol,,,,let the battle begin.

Glenn

[AMC RULES 36,945]

I say run, don't walk...and

     

[slammer302 2,154]

I hope your on the way to get it right now. We love pics too

[pacer 3,159]

I'll drive up from La to get that --- come to think of it, you better hurry or Geno will get there ahead of you.

 

Seriously, that should be a GREAT deal, go get it.

[fabricator2009 48]

Put my name on the list if you don't buy it.

[Geno 1,928]

Hello and    I would also drop everything and go get it!     I'm going after a C175 here in a few minutes or I would head that way. 

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487]

Hello and    I would also drop everything and go get it!     I'm going after a C175 here in a few minutes or I would head that way. 

Gene,,,,can you store my new C195 for me? If I get it? Lol

Glenn

[Molon_Labe 731]

For that kind of money? Better grab it fast, that's a keeper for sure!!

[Geno 1,928]

Gene,,,,can you store my new C195 for me? If I get it? Lol

Glenn

 

Sure. 

[84specialed 16]

Lol ok I think I'll buy it. I talked with him, going to pick it up tomorrow after work.

I think it looks great, especially for that money....get it.

re the loader,,,,Imho you would ruin a great machine. IMHO, these tractors were not meant for the beating a loader gives them. I think a loader is a bit to much, and will run it into the ground. If you want a loader,,,,get something bigger. My thoughts to me.

if you dont buy,,first dibbs, tell me and I will, then I can figure how to get it here. Best of luck.

lol,,,,let the battle begin.

Glenn

You bring up a good point about the loader. I really wanted one because I think they look cool and I could use it occasionally. I'll probably just get a larger tractor when funds permit. For now I think this one will do just fine.

[posifour11 723]

Congrats! Be sure to add lots of pictures when you get it. We like pictures!

[KC9KAS 4,741]

  Keep us posted with the progress on this tractor.......i know you are going to get it!

[papaglide 541]

I hope that you have it by now.......these guys aren't around!!!!!!!!

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

I have an 84 and an 83. That one is either an 82 or 83. They are a great machine and the seller does not know what he has. 

[Ken B 3,116]

Walk quietly and carry a big stick, you'll need it too beat off the vultures!  Get it quick, the rear tires are probably worth the asking price..

[Brrly1 1,146]

I second what Ken has said, Run quick run Geno probably isn't that far away and we all know how he's been scarfing up tractors! Get it, I have just picked one up here a month or so back they are awesome tractors. Good luck

[Geno 1,928]

Did you get it? 

[chazm 412]

WELCOME TO

 

And not to               ,but...   Buy..Buy...Buy  

[HUDSON89 186]

Wow what a find you better go buy a lottery ticket also

[Forest Road 594]

You'd better jump on it before your coworker educates himself. It's basically one of the odd ducks of the WH lineup. Highly sought after and just a cool ride! It's well worth the asking price if a rod were sticking through the side of the engine.

[Road-Track 39]

The mower deck looks like a 48". That is worth more than the selling price

[Cutlas3391 776]

I'll give u 500 cash for it