neil 2,398 #1 Posted March 7, 2015 Spent the day on a trip into the New Forest Hampshire UK to pick up this C160 I didn't realise how awesome these guys were , she has a hydro problem which is preventing her from driving but the engine is in amazing condition & has massive power . 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #2 Posted March 7, 2015 The previous owner says that the hydro transmission has a problem & doesn't drive , is there anything in particular that I should be looking out for that would prevent her from driving ?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,503 #3 Posted March 7, 2015 Make sure the axle key is not sheared in the right rear wheel hub and the tow valve is closed. Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Callen 64 #4 Posted March 7, 2015 make sure the DCL is engaging the cam plate, camplate isn't worn out, transaxle mounting plate isn't broken. make sure there is tension on the drive belt. Does the Hydraulic lift work? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,962 #5 Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) Awesome C-160 my favorite! I had to replace the hydro motor in mine 5 yrs ago. It's getting a tad tired again but I have a working spare sitting in the shop for when the time comes. Hey look a phone booth! don't see thm anymore around here. I wonder where Clark Kent changes his clothes? I like that "Hood" decoration on that shed too! Edited March 7, 2015 by squonk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #6 Posted March 7, 2015 Very nice C-160.I'm sure you'll figure out the drive problem.Have fun with your new toy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #7 Posted March 7, 2015 Nice score Neil. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,576 #8 Posted March 7, 2015 Awesome! So how for did ya have to drive to get it? I would think finding a C160 over there would be tough. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #9 Posted March 7, 2015 Mike, The C160s are pretty rare over here, I only know of around 5 or 6 . This one was built in Belgium . I guess they were extremely expensive when new so not many were bought here . I must be honest ,I am really looking forward to having a play with around with her. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #10 Posted March 7, 2015 Really like it's work clothes too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #11 Posted March 7, 2015 C-160 is a great machine. Hope you get the "non-moving" problem figured out. I also love the phone booth...Guess that is where Super-Man went, because we don't have phone booths in the US anymore. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #12 Posted March 7, 2015 Neil. Nice score. Keep us updated. Best of luck. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,232 #13 Posted March 7, 2015 Very nice Neil...I also like the phone booth (with the "SAVE ME" sign in it)...I like that trailer you got the C-160 in also. :) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #14 Posted March 7, 2015 Oooo very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #15 Posted March 7, 2015 Nice find Neil, a C160 auto would look good in my collection! :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,962 #16 Posted March 7, 2015 That is an interesting trailer. Short with a double axle wheelbase. Sounds like someone I know! Love the pics from the "other side" You have beautiful landscapes and buildings over there. Outstanding craftsmanship. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #17 Posted March 7, 2015 The New Forest is a beautiful part of the country , very expensive place to live with wild horses & donkeys that just wander past your house. It is very near the Isle of white also . The telephone boxes are still used here in many places in the UK , although the telecom company sold many of them to people who now use them for garden ornaments or even indoor shower cubicles . The trailer is a twin wheel 8x4 domestic trailer, just big enough for one tractor & maybe an RJ sideways. The C160 spent the last 4 years just mowing a horse paddock on a small farm . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #18 Posted March 7, 2015 Nice find, Neil. In the first picture..why is that Tartis painted red? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #19 Posted March 7, 2015 I'm jealous Neil! I like my C-160 8 speed but would love a hydro version! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #20 Posted March 8, 2015 nice find,love my 160 auto,but I did have to have the pump rebuilt,i would put her on jacks and remove all the linkage from the cam plate and follower,then you can move the cam manually to see if it anything happens,and of coarse that's after you check the manual push valve and key ways,look at the drive pulley on the pump too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #21 Posted March 9, 2015 Another score Neil ! , good machine....... Impressed how you manage to sniff these out. Have you now got all your Stock under cover?. I'm still thinking about a Trailer , but need to sort another Vehicle that will easily drag one first . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #22 Posted March 9, 2015 Hey Richard, good to hear from you . I have 90% of my tractors now under cover except my grey fergy . I have been building a small barn to store the tractors . The C160 was on that auction site but was advertised as just a " ride on mower" i think it would have sold for a lot more than it did if the dude sold it under " Wheel Horse" . It only had 6 bids and my bid lasted for three days. Didn't expect to win it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 544 #23 Posted March 9, 2015 Good for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
