snowhound 103 #1 Posted October 5, 2018 I am going to look at a C-175 is there anything I should lookout for? Thanks, Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,465 #2 Posted October 5, 2018 The C-175 is a great machine. The obvious answer would be to look for indications of proper maintenance and upkeep. Drive it around and after it has warmed up chain it to a tree and test it's strength in forward and reverse. They are very strong and if you get a good one you will be very pleased with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,116 #3 Posted October 5, 2018 Check the spec # of the engine if it is greater than 24300 it is a Series two. a much improved engine over series 1. Series one had weak oiling systems and if used on hilly land and not kept topped off with oil could throw rods. I have one with well over 2000 hours still going strong...but it is a reason to lower your offer. I have 3 C175 -8 love them . Smooth and powerful 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 804 #4 Posted October 5, 2018 is it the one in New Haven? if it's a hydro, check to see if the oil filter sticks out the back or to the side. if it's an Eaton unit (preferred) the filter should be toward the rear, if it's a Sundstrand, it should point toward the right side of the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 924 #5 Posted October 5, 2018 If it is the one in New Haven, from the pix, that looks like a series one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowhound 103 #6 Posted October 11, 2018 Thanks for all of the replies, it is an eight speed and the asking price is $775 with what looks to be a 42 in. deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites