Newly acquired

[DG1776 20]

Hello everyone.  I was able to acquire a new tractor.  This is my new C145.  Picked it up from a great guy earlier this week.  I was also able to get the plow blade with it.  This is a great running tractor and it cuts great.  I put it to work today.  I'd like to thank everyone reference a post a while back when I was asking questions about what tractor to look at.  This was my choice and I couldn't be happier. 

[ZXT 2,394]

Nice looking tractor! Glad you got what you were looking for!

 

Do you know the last time the engine oil was changed and the hydro unit was serviced? Might not be a bad idea to do if it's been a while.

[DG1776 20]

Thank you very much.  Yes it was recently gone through by the person that I purchased it from.  I couldn't tell you everything that he did to it but he completely serviced it. 

[Pullstart 59,540]

I second the transmission service, if unknown.  I recently drained and refilled the trans along with a new Wix filter, the difference in the test drive last night was quite amazing!

[The Tuul Crib 7,332]

Good lookin machine. Looks like it was well taken care of!

 

Go Hawks!!

Edited June 14, 2019 by The Tool Crib

[953 nut 51,488]

                Looks like a well maintained  you have found.  Enjoy the ride.            

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

VERY nice C-145.Those 14 horse Kohlers are pretty impressive.Plus the added bonus of a hydraulic lift.Have fun with your new toy.

[Ed Kennell 35,592]

Congrats,  you got a really nice machine.  It should serve you well for many years.

Edited June 14, 2019 by Ed Kennell

[peter lena 8,034]

nice going on that horse, i agree with others above on service check, best time to drop the oil is after a hot working time , that really gets out the crud , rotella 30 wt  is the oil , pete

[dells68 7,494]

I’m here to tell you, you can’t beat a black hood!  I’ve mowed a few acres each week at my dad’s  the last three years with Coyote - named because it’s coyote ugly!  Great running, dependable, and great mower.  Mine might not be much to look at, but what a machine!!!

[DG1776 20]

Can someone tell me what type of wheel weights to start looking for?  I guess I'm asking which size I need more so than anything else.  I'm going to start looking over the summer.  I've seen that there are 12" weights and 8" weights so if someone could get me pointed in the right direction I'd appreciate it. 

[Pullstart 59,540]

The weights are sized appropriately to the wheels.  Often times 12” weights are more common for the rear than anything, but there are variations of split weights for inside the wheel installation.  sometimes they have a large hole in the middle too, to slip over the hub prior to installing the wheel on the hub, etc.

 

Along with weights, many people (read “me”) load the tires.  I prefer to tube the tires and fill the tubes with antifreeze. I seem to find used auto coolant for free quite often and have found it weighs about as much as the pricey stuff!  

 

There’s also front hanging weights as an option, depending on your desires of work types.

 

I was fortunate enough to find this Sears Suburban 12 on the side of the road for free not too one ago, with 2 sets of weights stacked on the outer rears.  The price was right and I didn’t have far to go, so yes I strapped it to the tailgate and away we went   They’ll eventually get cleaned and painted and put on something that is lacking traction.

 

 

[ericj 1,576]

2 hours ago, pullstart said:

The weights are sized appropriately to the wheels.  Often times 12” weights are more common for the rear than anything, but there are variations of split weights for inside the wheel installation.  sometimes they have a large hole in the middle too, to slip over the hub prior to installing the wheel on the hub, etc.

 

Along with weights, many people (read “me”) load the tires.  I prefer to tube the tires and fill the tubes with antifreeze. I seem to find used auto coolant for free quite often and have found it weighs about as much as the pricey stuff!  

 

There’s also front hanging weights as an option, depending on your desires of work types.

 

I was fortunate enough to find this Sears Suburban 12 on the side of the road for free not too one ago, with 2 sets of weights stacked on the outer rears.  The price was right and I didn’t have far to go, so yes I strapped it to the tailgate and away we went   They’ll eventually get cleaned and painted and put on something that is lacking traction.

 

 

 

new meaning to the word tow truck  I thought that those tires were marked not for highway use       

 

 

 

eric j

[ZXT 2,394]

8 hours ago, pullstart said:

The weights are sized appropriately to the wheels.  Often times 12” weights are more common for the rear than anything, but there are variations of split weights for inside the wheel installation.  sometimes they have a large hole in the middle too, to slip over the hub prior to installing the wheel on the hub, etc.

 

Along with weights, many people (read “me”) load the tires.  I prefer to tube the tires and fill the tubes with antifreeze. I seem to find used auto coolant for free quite often and have found it weighs about as much as the pricey stuff!  

 

There’s also front hanging weights as an option, depending on your desires of work types.

 

I was fortunate enough to find this Sears Suburban 12 on the side of the road for free not too one ago, with 2 sets of weights stacked on the outer rears.  The price was right and I didn’t have far to go, so yes I strapped it to the tailgate and away we went   They’ll eventually get cleaned and painted and put on something that is lacking traction.

 

 

Dang, what a deal! I've become fond of the Sears Suburban tractors for some reason - I know someone who has a few, and I want them, but I've been trying to be responsible with my money LOL.

[DG1776 20]

Thank you very much for the info.  Nice deal on that tractor by the way.