Horse Hunting 101

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,610]

Since I was late to the party on that C-100, I have been scouring CL and here for a Wheel Horse, that is reasonably priced and close by.  I do like 73 12 HP listed here, but it's a fair distance to travel.  So here's what I found within a 3 hour radius:

 

A C-101 with a 12 HP Kohler for $350.  It's about 2 and half hour drive away.

 

A 416-8 just up the road for $300.  Runs, but will need some work.

 

A C-105, also runs, but it's a bit further away and I think overpriced at $550.

 

There are a few more that's either too much work or over priced, or too far away.  Of all these, I still like the 12 HP listed here, but that distance may persuade me to look closer to home.  Wish me luck on the hunt.

 

 

[AMC RULES 37,196]

That C-85 looks like an easy project.  

Edited June 17, 2016 by AMC RULES

[stevasaurus 23,281]

I suggest you contact Steve in O'Fallon.  He was talking about selling some of what he has a couple of months ago.  He started a thread on the subject.      Here's the link.

 

 

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,610]

45 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

That C-85 looks like an easy project.  

 

 

To be honest, that's the lowest on my list.  The price, the distance, plus I just don't like the plastic fender pan on those.  I would have to find a steel fender deck to replace that awful looking plastic one, and it's just too overpriced and far in my opinion.

[rmaynard 16,301]

I personally have become very fond of my 416-H. If I had only those pictured to choose from, I would have to pick the 416-8.

 

Just my 2 cent$ worth.

[WHX?? 51,803]

I like the 416 also  but you would need to get that seat in the ugly seat contest!

1 hour ago, AMC RULES said:

That C-85 looks like an easy project. 

Whats he asking for it?? Gotta like the ags all the way around....

[KC9KAS 4,744]

Personally if it was me, I would get the 416-8.

I think the 16 hp single lunger would be a fine engine!

[Moparfanforever 886]

Sent you a PM. Thanks !! Darrell

[Aldon 4,828]

+1 for 416-8

 

I'd spring for a 416-8 kohler for 300 even off I had to drive a couple hours.

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,610]

He sent me more pictures of the 416-8.

 

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[bds1984 1,499]

My vote is for the 416-8!  I love the power of my C165!

[grinchsr 647]

416-8   I have 2 of them and love them both.  They are unstoppable.

[Tankman 3,523]

9 hours ago, Aldon said:

+1 for 416-8

 

I'd spring for a 416-8 kohler for 300 even off I had to drive a couple hours.

 

Make that +2. 416-8 an easy call for $300.

 

[ACman 7,655]

17 hours ago, T-Mo said:

Since I was late to the party on that C-100, I have been scouring CL and here for a Wheel Horse, that is reasonably priced and close by.  I do like 73 12 HP listed here, but it's a fair distance to travel.  So here's what I found within a 3 hour radius

 

A C-101 with a 12 HP Kohler for $350.  It's about 2 and half hour drive away.

 

A 416-8 just up the road for $300.  Runs, but will need some work.

 

A C-105, also runs, but it's a bit further away and I think overpriced at $550.

 

There are a few more that's either too much work or over priced, or too far away.  Of all these, I still like the 12 HP listed here, but that distance may persuade me to look closer to home.  Wish me luck on the hunt.

 

 

T

 

 Check out @J.A. new post it's a project, but you better act quickly ! $50

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,610]

I'm going this afternoon to look at the 416-8.  He does have a deck for it, but it needs blades.  I probably won't use the deck anyways, I have other mowers that I can use for mowing.