StanC160 5 #1 Posted July 22, 2018 Own a c160 hydro works good wondering if the hydro would be overworked pushing 5 to 7 inches of snow should I get one with a 8 speed Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #2 Posted July 22, 2018 Wheel Horse hasn't made a C-160 hydro in over 40 years. That should be an indication of how strong and reliable they are. Mine is a 1977 and does everything I throw at it...without complaining! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,114 #3 Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) my Charger 12 (hydro) moves big piles of snow no sweat!!! Edited July 22, 2018 by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machineguy 876 #4 Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) I think that a Hydro C-160 or 161 will be my next WH unless I stumble onto another model that I can’t walk away from. Like say a 520H? They’re all so cool it’s hard to decide!!!! Edited July 22, 2018 by Machineguy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,386 #5 Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) My fifty year old GT-14 has the same basic Sundstrand transmission as your C-160 and it has had a front end loader on it all it's life. If it will handle a loader there is no doubt it will push a little snow! Edited July 22, 2018 by 953 nut 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJR49 121 #6 Posted July 22, 2018 Mine is a 1975! No problem with snow in Connecticut although I did take the wings off the blower 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,976 #7 Posted July 22, 2018 My 74 C160 will push snow up to my knees. Tilt the blade and make a path through any snow ive had. fold the snow into that path and it will push dry snow piles 2 foot high. I've only spun the tires on very few occasions. Wet snow I use a different technique, just take smaller cut of snow. The C160 is a very capable Snow machine. I love the hydro it's much easier with a plow then the 8 speed. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,584 #8 Posted July 23, 2018 (edited) I've had my C-160 for about 3 eons now...or longer. We get lake effect snow here near Lake Erie...Last winter was record depth and I had no problem pushing thru 18-20" over-night accumulation. Chains and two 75lb wheel weights and my 210 fat ass, no doubt, helps. I find that the 48" dozer blade is better than a 42" on mine. Also have a solid link lift bar, which allows for downward pressure to cut in to packed snow/ice. I also like the Sundstrand Auto as you can ...using the motion control lever....speed up and smash into hard pack... getting a lot of momentum, unlike the constant speed of the manual shift models. Edited July 23, 2018 by daveoman1966 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #9 Posted July 23, 2018 You'll run out of traction way before you reach the limit of that transmission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,386 #10 Posted July 23, 2018 16 hours ago, daveoman1966 said: speed up and smash into hard pack. I wouldn't do that too often. You could end up cracking the frame of your or knock your teeth out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,584 #11 Posted July 23, 2018 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: I wouldn't do that too often. You could end up cracking the frame of your or knock your teeth out. I fixed that frame plate crack a few years ago. Hell...I haven't had teeth for about 10 years.....lol Spoiler 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
