TravelinJavelin 620 #1 Posted October 11, 2017 well i 've found a crazy deal on this and from what i can make out of the pic looks like a 69' has the tecumseh engine and is hydrostatic drive comes with mowing deck and snow plow.....what i'm concerned is on the hydro drive units how rugged are they and would you plow snow with one? also what are any weak points if any? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #2 Posted October 11, 2017 The hydros are rock solid, IF they have not been abused. The weak point is the magneto in the Tecumseh. When they go bad, you'll have to refinance something to get a new one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #3 Posted October 11, 2017 Oldredrider is correct i've seen many and have owned a few with bad coils. If price is right the attachments may be worth the purchase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #4 Posted October 11, 2017 You can always run it 'til it gives up and just replace the whole motor with a Kohler. Good used Kohlers go for about the same price (or less) as a coil and last forever. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #5 Posted October 11, 2017 oh yeah well i will say i've had vgood luck with tecumseh in coldest of weather .....starts everytime or on a ariens blower anyways 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,996 #6 Posted October 11, 2017 6 hours ago, oldredrider said: You can always run it 'til it gives up and just replace the whole motor with a Kohler... Jav, if the parts total is worth the asking price... buy it. The Techy coil might run fine for you as others in your past. But if not, Kohler-ize the rig and you've lost nothing but some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520hC-120 136 #7 Posted October 11, 2017 The hydros are solid, I plow with mine every year and no problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,353 #8 Posted October 11, 2017 Buy the tractor--- but check the woodruff key and keyway. If the owner did not keep the hub nuts tight it could blow out the hub and mess up the axle . Best way to check it is pull the hub and examine it [do it right by research on this site] I bought a plow tractor and eventually the key ate the hubs. I plan to rebuild the axle with JB weld and never use it for anything but mowing lawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,684 #9 Posted October 11, 2017 All good advice above. I'll say it again...My Tecumseh powered C-120 hydro has plowed snow and mowed forever and has never required anything but normal maintenance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan693 510 #10 Posted October 11, 2017 All I know is my first experience with a WH was a Raider 10 with the Tecumseh I bought from a farmer In Bainbridge Indiana and was a total piece of crap. I gave the guy 400 and got soaked. A total POS that never ran right. He knew it was a POS since he had some hick rebuild it but never said a word. Live and learn I guess. Lost at least 500 when I sold it. Not to mention 500 hours of headaches. The best we can hope for is......never again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #11 Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) well my main reason for buying this is to see what kind of acto f congress to mount the plow on my 953 and go from there i'm still rebuilding my snowblower ..just waiting for parts and time time will be easy this week on vaca! thanks for all your opinions! Edited October 12, 2017 by TravelinJavelin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #12 Posted October 12, 2017 i think i solved the mystery of what model this and believe it to be a charger 9 which i guess they used 10hp tecumseh? how confusing LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wholdguy 73 #13 Posted October 12, 2017 Hi-- Just one more comment here. My 1970 Charger 12, hydro & Tecumseh came to me from 2 previous owners. It was pretty well taken care of before I bought it. I only use it for mowing or pulling a yard cart around the property. I can say that the motor or hydro have never given trouble during the 4 years I've owned it. It has plenty of power for mowing or going up and down a hilly yard and pulling that yard cart loaded to the top with black dirt for the garden. I have been very happy with this Wheelhorse. G. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
