Wheel Horse c-141?

[toppop52]

I'm looking at a 1978 C-141 with a Wheel Horse front end loader, it has ag tires, wheel weights and runs like new. It would replace my Craftsman GT 5000 with a Johnny bucket. I'll be giving up about half the horsepower but I can't get all to the ground anyway. The paint is not great but frankly I won't moving dirt with the paint job. Anyone with experience or knowledge of this combo? Any info that would help make up my mind.

 

[hitts427]

Great tractor and parts are easy to find.Whats he asking for it?

 

[toppop52]

I can buy it or $1300, maybe a buck less. I plan to go test it in day or two.

 

[hitts427]

Doesn't sound too bad if it's not all beat up.Good liuck

 

[CHDinCT]

Sounds interesting. Your gonna need to add a lot of weight to the rear to make use of that loader. Post some pic's if you buy it.

 

[toppop52]

It has liquid in 26" ag tires, 100lb wheel weights and a box with 170 lbs in it on the rear. I'll post oics if I get it.

 

[toppop52]

Didn't get it, someone beat me to it, going to look at a sub compact Yanmar with loader Wednesday.

 

[hitts427]

Well that's probably for the good then.The Yanmar is 3 times the machine.When you were looking at a 1300 dollar tractor the wheel horse would of been good but if you can swing the extra money the yanmar's are nice.

 

[toppop52]

Probably right. Thanks!

 

[wheelhorsedoc]

when looking for a wheel horse or other older equipment, stay away from the K-Series 14 hp cast iron or the KT Series14 hp
aka: 2 piece aluminum engine block engines, as the 14 hp cast iron was a rare engineering failure for Kohler. The 14 hp KT Series Kohler engines were installed on wheel horse for 1 model year and parts are not available. The 14 hp K Series was just a 12 hp, which was over bored and was notorious for knocking connecting rod. The modern Kohler 14 hp, single cylinder, aluminum block is a great engine and was used on C series Classic wheel horse from 1990's on.

 

[toppop52]

I actually found a Massey Ferguson 1855 with a factory fitted loader on it, runs without strange noises but has a severe vacuum leak at the intake gaskets so I'll have to fix that, but the hydraulics are great save a small seeping around a quick connector at the curl handle valve. He was asking $1500, I offered $800 and he is thinking it over. Supposed to call me in the morning.

 

[toppop52]

Thanks or all the help so far!

 

[hitts427]

Well,what happened?Did you get it?

 

[toppop52]

Haven't heard a word but it's still for sale. If I don't hear shortly I'm moving on. Looking at a 15 h.p. Mitsubishi as well as a Yanmar, both slightly larger chassis but similar power to the MF. I want a 3 point and pto, too many good things they do not get them. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again.

 

[toppop52]

Back on the 1855 as well as the Yanmar. I'm taking the MF to the MF forum for now.

 

[thirdroc17]

I'd respectfully disagree on the 14hp K-321. I've had very good luck with them. All the K singles, from the 10hp K-241 through the 16hp K-341 are basically the same engine and share many parts. Even the 18hp K-361 shares a few parts with them. Regular oil changes can give 40 years of trouble free service from these very solid engines. The K-361 with it's splash lubed OHV setup is the exception.