what to go for

[woz 44]

hi, 

  im going to be looking for another wheel horse thats a little stronger built than my b111..what would i expect to pay for something with a rotovator and cutting deck? would prefer something older and bombproof..what are the best engines and gearboxs to go for etc etc??

[meadowfield 1,900]

Almost any 8 speed built between 1970 and 1990...  Engines are all kohler k series or magnums, which are bombproof

 

if if you plan to rotorvate, then probably go for 12-16 Hp.  Model wise that's a big list, but anything from raider 12/14, through C-120/160, C-121/161 up to 316-8.

 

we are all running 30-40 year old machines

[C-101plowerpower 548]

or if you lucky enough to find one a 512 with robin subaru diesel engine

[woz 44]

had quite a pleasent afternoon mowing today, the clutch starter switch is playing up so i shorted the wires,then the engine started hunting, i think iv narrowed that down to the fuel cap breather being blocked apart from that the b111 has been great,....its going to be nice adding to the wheel horse collection