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I know a lot of you have seen them before but here's a few of my Howard's that I have restored over the years.

I thought I'd post a few pics of my favorite Wheel Horse. Its an all original unrestored C-160. The thing that makes this one somewhat unusual, is that it was factory equipped with a OH-160 16hp Tecumseh, rather than the Kohler K341. I guess Kohler was unable to keep up with production, so Wheel Horse made a few with Tecumseh engines. The hood hinges are taller on these, as they needed extra clearance for the OHV Tecumseh engine. I included a picture comparing this hood to a regular hood. Some of the manuals refer to this model as a C-162, but they were still badged C-160. I bought it with a tiller, lawn deck, and WH dump cart. I drove 550 miles to pick it up, and included a couple pics from the trip. Its original seat is in amazing condition, and still had some of the plastic around it. I use this as my dedicated tilling tractor, and intend to keep it as a worker, so no restoration is planned, at least not yet. Its hard to resist restoring them. The Tecumseh engine runs very strong, and starts very easy. I did replace the dry rotted tires with some 23x10.50-12 AG tires in the rear, and tri ribs in the front. Thanks Matt

Neat, never knew they existed!

it has been said by some,that it would make a good taxi for returning drunks back to there tents or other places. no need to struggle with the fare who cannot stand up for they have over indulged. just tip them outside there accommodation.

Thats a really nice and original wheel horse you have there, I like the rotovator attachment. I also love your front weights, they are very neat.. are they homemade? Tom

Interesting. So that's 2 that are known !. I see it is quoted in the Wheel Horse by Years List. I like the idea of a 1974 C-162 !. Shame they didn't put a 'Power Bulge' in the Hood, rather than just Jack up the hinges. Actually, to be honest, I would have to clean up the Rims on it, but definitely leave the rest it's original Clothes.

Wow Matt , that looks in amazing condition , the paintwork looks like it has not long been restored , no fade in the colour

Reckon the drive to collect that was well worth it. Have any others been found in the same Spec that you know of Matt?. It look's to be in excellent condition and if it were mine , I'd keep it just as it is . Lets face it, those Techys are becoming a little thin on the ground now. Good that you got the User Manual with it, along with the Attachments. Super Package there !. Thanks for the pics

A couple of years ago now, should have double glazing really...

I have got a old one that doesn't quite fit in the tool box but very useful . My Dad!