JaysHorse 287 #1 Posted July 21, 2019 So I picked this up today. From what I can tell it’s a 1980 C-145 01-14KS01. Tractor and deck for buck and a half. Needs fuel pump. Deck is solid which is what I really wanted. What ya guys think? 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 691 #2 Posted July 21, 2019 Heck of a buy 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,937 #3 Posted July 21, 2019 Me thinks you were wearing a mask. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,287 #4 Posted July 21, 2019 A solid and quiet deck is worth what ya paid, so you did good. The tractor is a bonus! You don’t see many Black Hoods with a Sundstrand hydro. They were only produced in the beginning of the 1980 lineup. Partway thru the 1980 production WH changed over to the Eaton Hydro. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaysHorse 287 #5 Posted July 21, 2019 What’s tougher? Sunstrand or Eaton? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 691 #6 Posted July 21, 2019 My c145 has the sunstrand. Seems like a great trans. Never piloted one w an Eaton though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 7,982 #7 Posted July 22, 2019 agree with sparky on the condition of the deck, first thing i would do to it , scrape down the underside and give it an oil bath to kill off grunge and save the metal. tractor looks good , i think with a steady amount of labor you can uncover and preserve a solid piece. for a buck and a half , you did real well. pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 23,813 #8 Posted July 22, 2019 Nice! Love the Black Hoods!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaysHorse 287 #9 Posted July 22, 2019 I’ve always liked the look of them also. Now I can say I own one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaysHorse 287 #10 Posted July 22, 2019 Looks like the lift arms are upside down on the deck and someone removed the deflector shields on the underside but that can be fabricated easily enough I think. But otherwise a solid 42” deck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,645 #11 Posted July 22, 2019 I’m thinking it didn’t cut so well with the blades on upside down! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,199 #12 Posted July 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Mikey the Monkey said: My c145 has the sunstrand. Seems like a great trans. Never piloted one w an Eaton though My C145 has an Eaton. No complaints & it has a decent road gear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaysHorse 287 #13 Posted July 22, 2019 8 hours ago, c-series don said: I’m thinking it didn’t cut so well with the blades on upside down! I didn’t even notice that at first! 😂 I’m going to take it all apart and freshen everything up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #14 Posted July 22, 2019 Looks good to me.I've got a C-145 in one of my buildings waiting for me to work on it.Last owner had a hydraulic leak on the control valve and he couldn't figure how to get it off,so he cut the hydraulic hoses.Real Knucklehead.Have fun with your new toy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 58,797 #15 Posted July 22, 2019 That looks like a custom fender setup... I think it looks good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaysHorse 287 #16 Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) Considering a repower with Onan P218. What’s your thoughts? Edited July 23, 2019 by JaysHorse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 691 #17 Posted July 23, 2019 @JaysHorse....make sure the kohler runs and ill pay you what you for that what you paid for whole tractor...just throwing it out there 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #18 Posted July 24, 2019 1.50 good deal I give ya hundred 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaysHorse 287 #19 Posted July 24, 2019 @Mikey the Monkey I got it running today. Pulled carb apart and cleaned it up. Float was stuck. Runs great. Don’t think fuel pump is working. I hook up an electric pump for testing purposes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #20 Posted July 25, 2019 Can you deliver free shipping ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris T 349 #21 Posted July 25, 2019 Definitely got yourself a decent deal at that price! If you need the correct fender pan, I have one over here in CT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites