Waterdog16 12 #1 Posted May 13, 2020 A customer of mine was getting rid of his old tractor and wondered if I might be interested. turns out it is a one owner, garage kept d160 automatic with snow plow, tire chains and lawn sweeper, also 48 inch deck. 16 horse Kohler starts and runs perfectly , hears the catch. Won’t move or lift deck on its own power. When you open the hydro, it pushes forward and reverse no problem. Just will not move on it’s own. Just got it home so haven’t put any time into it yet. Coupler between engine and hydro pump looks good. Can’t be sure if pump is spinning, plan on starting there. Any known issues? Looking forward to the process of getting this beast moving 2 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelman 252 #2 Posted May 13, 2020 Real nice score! That is a beast and hopefully it won't take much to get it in operation. Welcome to Red Square!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,595 #3 Posted May 13, 2020 Nice find! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,351 #5 Posted May 13, 2020 Awesome tractor!! Keep us posted on your progress please. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,690 #6 Posted May 13, 2020 Lots of dysfunctional D guys here so sure they can help you out! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,406 #7 Posted May 13, 2020 If the tractor won't lift an implement most likely a problem with the hydro charge pump. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waterdog16 12 #8 Posted May 13, 2020 I should fit right in! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,406 #9 Posted May 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, Waterdog16 said: I should fit right in! You have mail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,743 #10 Posted May 13, 2020 Welcome to THE Wheel Horse forum. Nice find on the clean looking D. I can’t wait to see what it takes to get it going. Sure looks clean overall. Sometimes the problems are big and other times the most simple fix gets the tractor back into service. Keep us posted👍🏻 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,209 #11 Posted May 13, 2020 Welcome to Red Square, nice Rig you get. 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #12 Posted May 13, 2020 VERY nice D-160.You did check the tranny fluid,right?That's the first and simplest thing to do.Have fun with your new toy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #13 Posted May 13, 2020 Dang. I'm not a "D Series" guy, but that's a nice score. Welcome to the forum, I think you'll find everything you need about this addiction here... I mean this hobby 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #14 Posted May 13, 2020 Welcome and congrats! Youll find all the help, and info, you need here; this is the finest of forums of its kind!😊 A Dseries is on my list; kind of a holy grail tractor, to me. That looks like a fine one. Best of luck, and yes, keep us posted! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,745 #15 Posted May 13, 2020 10 hours ago, Waterdog16 said: Coupler between engine and hydro pump looks good. Looks can be deceiving. That coupler has fooled many people, without a load it will appear to spin the shaft as it should but under a load it will not function properly. @pfrederi can probably add some better insight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waterdog16 12 #16 Posted May 13, 2020 That’s what I was thinking. This weekend I will pull the coupler and inspect. Thank you for all the welcomes and suggestions. Hope to get her moving, then time to knock the dust off and sort some minor things. I just went down a rabbit hole didn’t I? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
