stratostar250 934 #1 Posted March 7, 2016 To check out a D-160 I saw on c-list. I have recently moved and was in the market for something in which I can mow a little bit more land with than the 37" deck I have on my 310-8. After keeping my eyes open, I saw a D-160 about an hour and a half away that looked interesting, so I decided to make a trip. The previous owner had told me that he was the second owner, and that the original owner only used it for mowing his property. The tractor did run a little rough, idled decently, but when throttled up, would sputter. He said that it had always ran fine for him, but he didn't run it during the winter at all, so it probably just needs a carb cleaning, which seemed plausible to me. I drove it around a bit, and it seemed to be a solid machine, so I took it. It was missing the serial tag, but doing some research, I found that the 1978 D-160 is the only one year this exact model of Onan was put in this tractor, so I was able to deduce that it was a 1978! Today I took it out for about a half hour, just driving it around a little and letting it idle, after a while, I brought the throttle up and she roared to life with no sputters or anything. It must have been a small piece of dirt lodged somewhere in the carb. The motor runs strong, smooth, and quiet, and the hydro works strong as well. I even put it up against a solid object once it was warmed up and it spun both tires with ease. I love this thing, shes weathered, and has a beautiful patina, I'm not sure if I want to paint it one day, or just leave it as is and maintain it, the patina is gorgeous, in my opinion. The tractor also came with the mule drive, a beautiful and solid 48" side discharge deck, and a decent, but small 7.5 cu.ft. Jackson cart (which kind of upset me, because from the pics, it looked like a wheel horse cart) but the cart does say it is rated for 750 lbs which stunned me, but it is at least the right color. 24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 925 #2 Posted March 7, 2016 Tom, I love your moniker "a WH nut in training" From your list of machines, I don't think you are in training any more! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #3 Posted March 7, 2016 A worthwhile trip! Go Horsey! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,787 #4 Posted March 7, 2016 & thanks for sharing... love that patina .... DO NOT paint!!! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #5 Posted March 7, 2016 Well done. Another nice score Tom. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelin'theSky 57 #6 Posted March 7, 2016 Good looking horse. Looks to be in pretty good shape overall, especially the deck. Sometimes you just need to run them a bit to clean out any stale gas or build-up. Looks like that was all it needed! Good luck with it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #7 Posted March 7, 2016 That is a great find. Looks in real good shape. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,051 #8 Posted March 7, 2016 Looks like a tank.. Really nice looking deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,281 #9 Posted March 7, 2016 Absolutely beautiful!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,843 #10 Posted March 7, 2016 Awesome! I got to drive a D -160 with a Kohler down some trails once. They are a beast! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar250 934 #11 Posted March 8, 2016 4 hours ago, doc724 said: Tom, I love your moniker "a WH nut in training" From your list of machines, I don't think you are in training any more! There's always more to learn!! 3 hours ago, WHX6 said: & thanks for sharing... love that patina .... DO NOT paint!!! Yeah, I really don't think I'm gonna paint it, maybe just a bit of oil to keep it from getting worse. 1 hour ago, squonk said: Awesome! I got to drive a D -160 with a Kohler down some trails once. They are a beast! I wish this one had the kohler!, but I do love the sound of a twin in the morning!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #12 Posted March 8, 2016 shes a beast allright,i think id paint the rims at least 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,787 #13 Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Yeah. ..rims....but THAT'S IT.. Love the pic next to your other horse. ...shows what a beast it really is Yes love your moniker. ...better than squonk's which should be on the order of WH nut in potty training. ...check Sqounk humor test 123 check Edited March 8, 2016 by WHX6 Spell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 909 #14 Posted March 8, 2016 Great looking don't paint. They are a work horse/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #15 Posted March 8, 2016 Time for an EVOO bath. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #16 Posted March 9, 2016 the one problem is maintaining the patina and not letting the rust creep in,my c160 auto had nice patine just like that and this year I'm seing more rust than id like ,but for now shes a beauty 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,588 #17 Posted March 9, 2016 What Ed said.......paint the wheels...............She is a beaut !!!!!!!!! good find.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #18 Posted March 9, 2016 That certainly is an awesome beast! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar250 934 #19 Posted March 9, 2016 Seeing as how nice out it was today, I made a video! She had a dirty carb fit somewhere in the 8 minute mark, but other than that, she runs great! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #20 Posted March 9, 2016 What is that Tom... like the longest driveway know to man? New looks and sounds great. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,362 #21 Posted March 9, 2016 Not only is the horse a beauty but I love the country side. Must be nice to live there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar250 934 #22 Posted March 10, 2016 2 hours ago, AMC RULES said: What is that Tom... like the longest driveway know to man? New looks and sounds great. Yes, it is an extremely long driveway, haha, but I just couldn't say no to renting the place!! I'll be able to get some good snow plowing videos next year though!! And thank you! I just gotta get its little motor hiccups figured out! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #23 Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Looks like the perfect place for a meet-n-greet Tom. Edited March 10, 2016 by AMC RULES 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,097 #24 Posted March 10, 2016 That was a great ride, thanks for taking us along. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar250 934 #25 Posted March 10, 2016 3 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Looks like the perfect place for a meet-n-greet Tom. Perhaps one of these days......... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
