Chris G 3,274 #1 Posted March 16, 2019 So I am looking for opinions on this particular machine. Any pros or cons and anything specific to watch out for. The photos are of the one i will be looking at. The owner says deck is solid, just primed were paint peeled and started to rust. Has a extra set of new spindles, pulleys, and belts. Also comes with a snowblade, tire chains and weights. It runs and drives and no smoke or leaks he says. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 697 #2 Posted March 16, 2019 chris this is not a round hood, but you better save it and get it out of the rain. people are gonna wanna know what series engine it has 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,114 #3 Posted March 16, 2019 Love the Black Hoods! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skipper 1,788 #4 Posted March 16, 2019 Doubt you be disappointed, if price is right. I would prefer a hydro, but that's just me. Besides that, the 1x5 blackhoods are the best they ever made, if you ask me. Simple, rugged, dependable. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #5 Posted March 16, 2019 I'm not askeered of no series one... a beast of a machine they are. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #7 Posted March 16, 2019 Mine does it, no sweat at all. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #8 Posted March 16, 2019 Ditto on the fluidity of the hydro. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #9 Posted March 16, 2019 AMC RULES is right-on.I have both series1 and series 2 equipped C-175's Neither has given me any engine problems. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 8,642 #10 Posted March 16, 2019 @Chris G I say go buy that C-175 before someone else. get"s wind of it . @AMC RULES I turned on the tv to watch the news with a cup of coffee and stumbled on your videos, not that there is anything good on there other than the weather to plan the day, that C175 twin auto is like a mini D-8 Caterpillar in action.My first WH brochure I picked up is a 1981 Premier edition with Jackie Stewart as the pitchman, always wanted that model but the dealer that all of my tractors originated from be it new or used other than the 520-H are all 8- speeds,He was never a fan of the Hydros, in fact he always drove manual trans pickups because he did not trust the autos, long story short there were never any Hydros in the area to collect. Thanks for the Saturday morning entertainment . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #11 Posted March 16, 2019 Well thanks for all the info everyone. I will be going this week to check it out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,644 #12 Posted March 16, 2019 3 hours ago, AMC RULES said: I'm not askeered of no series one... a beast of a machine they are. Only thing missing.... is the beep beep beep when you’re in reverse, Craig! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,644 #13 Posted March 16, 2019 3 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Ditto on the fluidity of the hydro. Does your plow have down pressure? Your back drag technique looks like it works pretty swell. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,143 #14 Posted March 16, 2019 Check the Spec number on the engine. If it is 24300 or higher it is the better Series II. A lower spec number is a Series I. The less than stellar track record of that engine would be grounds for negotiating a lower price. If it it were me I would buy it with either engine as long as it ran OK but hey if I could get him to knock a couple bucks on a a Series I why not.... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,902 #15 Posted March 16, 2019 C175 is impressive in Craig's video's. What's even more impressive is the fact no sandals were worn in making of said videos! 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,078 #16 Posted March 17, 2019 I know you have the skills to repair the deck anyhow but if you can, bring a scraper of some sort. Screwdriver, whatever... That deck doesn't look amazing. I'm not a fan of leaving exposed primer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheeliepower 141 #17 Posted March 19, 2019 hi chris, how much does your c-175 cost approximately (I would be interested in the price compared to price europe) ? regards manfred 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #18 Posted March 19, 2019 12 hours ago, wheeliepower said: how much does your c-175 cost approximately (I would be interested in the price compared to price europe) ? I'm going later this week to check it out and I'll let ya know when I get a exact of what he's asking 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,627 #19 Posted March 20, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 5:09 AM, wheeliepower said: hi chris, how much does your c-175 cost approximately (I would be interested in the price compared to price europe) ? regards manfred One just popped up on Craig's List in my area at $ 600, I called about two hours after it was listed and it had been sold. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,270 #20 Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) You don't see them so often. those C175 8-speeds One popup today on the local secondhands btw: in Belgium this one is considered to be in nicer shape then average Edited February 23, 2022 by Maxwell-8 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 2,918 #21 Posted February 23, 2022 Looks pretty good compared to what's in my shed 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,270 #22 Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) 30 minutes ago, sjoemie himself said: Looks pretty good compared to what's in my shed I am messaging the owner, to maybe get a deal. Don't have room nor time to get this project. But if we can get the price right why not. He is asking €350 currently Picked up this manual Jacobsen 1250 past weekend. . EDIT: I guess things move fast, Going to pick it up tomorrow Edited February 23, 2022 by Maxwell-8 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,705 #23 Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Maxwell-8 said: guess things move fast, Going to pick it up tomorrow You're getting more horses across the pond than most of us here! Outstanding! That pic with the Kohler twin set on top of the hood certainly proves the black hoods can support some weight! I would expect that to crush most other hoods! Edited February 23, 2022 by kpinnc 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,270 #24 Posted February 23, 2022 Just now, kpinnc said: You're getting more horses across the pond than most of us here! Outstanding! Thanks for the compliment! On our craigslist, we can set an alert when new searches come up under a certain name, So every Wheel Horse that comes up, I get a notification and if the price is right, I jump on it. I don't have a girlfriend, I don't smoke nor am I a party animal so all the money I keep on the side goes into the tractors! And how can you say no to a black hood in need of some love? @SylvanLakeWH 2 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,644 #25 Posted February 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: Thanks for the compliment! On our craigslist, we can set an alert when new searches come up under a certain name, So every Wheel Horse that comes up, I get a notification and if the price is right, I jump on it. I don't have a girlfriend, I don't smoke nor am I a party animal so all the money I keep on the side goes into the tractors! And how can you say no to a black hood in need of some love? @SylvanLakeWH Reminds me of myself when I was younger… but my passion then was sand dunes and mud trucks and water toys! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
