It is a garden tractor, fully capable of utilizing ground engaging implements. I believe the 130's were made in 65', but the older models aren't my cup of tea. Most cci enthusiasts consider the colts and early case's like these collectors machines, not daily workers.

Should have a 10 hp kohler k series single. 16 x 6.5 fronts, 23 x 8.5 or 9.5 rears.

 

Dave...

I'll be on route to p/u a tractor in Pennsylvania in the 5-7 days.
(3,200 miles roundtrip !)
If it's anywhere near my I-80 route, I'll have an empty trailer on the way out to PA.

 

Thanks Casey, I kinda figured the collector angle. It's almost too nice to get dirty but I haven't laid eyes on it since Sept last year. I do remember it sure caught my eye enough to spring for $20 worth of tickets!!:thanku:

 

Derek, Thanks for the comeback but we'll bee waaaaay north of I-80

Take Care and be careful out there

 

That is one beautiful little GT and what appears to be in show condition. It would be worth the trip if you had to drive it home ....

:thThumbsU

 

:ditto: I do not know anything about them either but I would be proud to have that in my garage! It certainly would not go anywhere and get dirty :drunkie:

 

That's a darn nice looking tractor. Congrats on the win.

 

I spent $20 on that one myself. I guess I now know I didn't win. It is one of the nicest restorations you will find. And thanks for coming to the Forest City show last year.

 

Beautiful.

 

Oldttractors...That was the 2nd year I have brought Cubs there.
We plowed both times but conditions last year, on top of that hill, what with the rocks and dry soil , it was just horrible. I only made a round or two and quit for fear of breaking something!

Plan on attending again this year if plans don't change for something closer to home. It's a great show and those prairie plows are just plain awesome!!

Still not much info on the Case though. One fellow sent a copy of a 1965 brochure that had a single page ad for it but that's about all so far. I'm thinking it should have a "130" decal displayed on it somewhere??
Was this the 1st year Case offered a garden tractor ? I wonder how many were made and if this was th only year this model was offered.. That's the kind of info I'm hoping to find.



Appreciate the comments folks!

 

I was the guy running around with a 220 Case Black Knight with a loader. Yes the ground conditions were terrible last year. We didn't try garden tractor plowing, but my son and I went out with 2 bottom plows and a C and a CC Case and both had a terrible time getting the plows in the ground. Hopefully, conditions will be better next year and I hope to see you there.

 

that machine would add some color to my collection in my shop/showroom.. it would never have to get dirty again..

 

In 1965 Case had just acquired the Colt tractor line. The 130's and 180's were the first to bear the Case name. You'll find them to be basically Colt tractors with new paint colors, and logo's.

Yes, the 130 was only made for the 65' model year. Making them more desirable and harder to find.

 

Thank you very much for that info! I did not know that!
Now, that raises several more questions I hope you or someone can answer.

#1 When this tractor was a Colt, before they were sold to Case....what model Colt would it have been

#2 Were there a lot of them produced w/that model #


Is there a serial/model # tag on it that would verify that it is indeed a CASE #130 and not a repainted and rebadged Colt.

Thanks again Folks!

 

If a Colt, a super would be the same model. Mechanically, there basically the same. Some of the early Colt's used Tecumseh engines, the Case's used Kohlers.

I don't know the production figures. They weren't released, so I doubt anyone does. Seeing how it was a one year tractor, it wasn't real high even in 1965, 49 years later, the number of survivors is anyones guess.

Colt's are more rare, and worth more than their Case counterparts, so I don't think anyone would try passing a Colt as a Case. Maybe if it were the other way around. Id say with 99% certainty its a Case.

Are all these questions to get a value? If your debating what its worth, its a tough call, collector machines are looked at with much more scrutiny than workers. Judging from the pics, id say somewhere around 400-600.

 

I already have some guestimates as to value, I just like to know as much as possible about the machines I have, history etc.
so I can relate and answer any questions that may arise at shows from visitors

I have absolutely no history on this machine.
Perhaps you can tell me, Where does Ingersoll fit into the picture?

It willindeed, make it to several shows this year, for sure!@

Thanks again for the info.

 

A whole history lesson? LOL


Short version though, ok


1962, 2 brothers (Warren and Wally Johnson) come up with a hydraulically driven garden tractor. By 1963, the first models roll off the line, by 1964, J.I. Case takes notice and buys the line, in 65' the first Case branded gt's are introduced and they continue producing them until 1983, at this time, Case wants out of the lawn and garden market, Jack Ingersoll (not Ingersoll-Rand)comes along and buys the line. The machines are dual branded both Case and Ingersoll until 86', by 87' Case is off, and only Ingersoll is on. In 89' the new 4 digit models are introduced, and within a few years, the absence of the well known Case name spells trouble for young Ingersoll. He sells the line to a german firm by the name Rothenberger, they eventually dump it. In 2005 Eastman (current owner) comes along and scoops up the line, big plans are discussed, but not much is done. The owner of Eastman, suffers some health issues, and the company is currently in limbo, awaiting a kick in the pants to get it going somewhere :fing32:


Told you it was a short version :sidelaugh

 

Congrats on the prize! :thThumbsU

Looks like an absolutely fine machine.

Good Luck with it.

MU

 

Caseman2...

So, all the Colt model GT's were produced in '63-'64?And the tree is Colt- Case- Ingersol then?

Were there only the one model that became the Case 130?
I have seen some pictures of some ones collecti0oon that had numerous colts that were painted some weird (I thought) dark maroon or brown and white, but they were packed together so close I could not pick out any differences between them.

Ya aint pullin' my Hydro here w/that Warren 'n Wally bit here are Ya!!:sidelaugh

 

Caseman2...

So, all the Colt model GT's were produced in '63-'64'?

For the most part but they were also produced in '65 alongside Case - '65 being their last year. And the tree is Colt- Case- Ingersol then?
Yes in that order.

Were there only the one model that became the Case 130?

Yes '65 only alongside the 180.

I have seen some pictures of some ones collecti0oon that had numerous colts that were painted some weird (I thought) dark maroon or brown and white, but they were packed together so close I could not pick out any differences between them.

You were seeing Steve Guiders collection posted at the top of this site, those colors are the original colors for Colt, although some were red and white as well.


Ya aint pullin' my Hydro here w/that Warren 'n Wally bit here are Ya!!:sidelaugh

Caution you may switch brands after experiencing this little sweetheart - its happened before.

 

Wow!!! Great info to say the least!!
Is all this common knowledge among the crowd on here?

Couple more....So, where did the model 180 come from?
Was that also a Colt?
And what engine does it have in it?
Were all the colts Hydro's?
Or were there some gear drives as well?
Are there any books with all this info in?

Thanks :thanku:Again!!!

 

Common knowledge amongst those who know the brand well, yes.

The 180 is basically a colt rancher 12, with different engine manufacturer

The 180 has a Kohler single K

No, there was 1 geared model, I believe the 2110, the other 10 or so were hydraulic drive.

No good books on the brand really. Best one is the gt book by Oscar Will III. Only has a few pages though.

 

Above are some images of the 180, the first belonging to Herm Kruger, the next two unknown and the last a Case 180 alongside a Case 130 owned by Steve Guider, along with my son acting silly.

 

Thank You!
What a great bunch of folks!
Judging from the pictures, it Looks like the 180 is a much bigger, more heavy duty unit that don't share many, if any parts with the 130's.
What did these units sell for, MSRP, when new then?

 

Price list dated May 1965 Case 130 with standard equipment $895.00, C38 - 38" deck $139.50, C44 - 44" deck 159.50.

Case 180 with standard equipment $989.00, C44R - 44" deck $169.50.

There were many more attachments available for both of these tractors

 

Finsruskw,

I wouldn't say the 180 is any heavier duty than the 130. Just bigger.

Since the beginning Colt/Case/Ingersoll has had 2 distinct garden tractor series. The "lo-pros" had 12" rear rims/23" tires, and approx. 7" of ground clearance, the big brother "hi-wheelers" had 16" rear rims/32" tires and approx. 11" of ground clearance. To slow down the big wheels a lower geared hydraulic motor was used on the big wheel models, so in spite of the big tires they actually are slower than their little brothers. They do have more torque and were really aimed at serious gardeners, and large estate owners.

Other than a few inches in size in length, width, and height, approx. 50-60 lbs of weight, bigger back tires, different hydraulic motors, and a couple other small differences, the 2 series are very similar, and shared many common parts. Both were/are heavy duty garden tractors that can do most of the same jobs.

There's other series such as the lawn tractors, hy-loaders, and zero turns, but the two I focused on are the two everyone thinks of when they think of the brand.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the difference in the " low profile " drive motor vs. the " high profile " drive motor is internal displacement, not gearing ..

:dunno:

 

Your correct Fred

The lo pro drive motor is a smaller displacement, allowing it to rotate faster.


Gearing wasn't the right wording to use.

 

Caseman, thanks for that post. I've never seen pricing that far back, though the forums have often discussed them through the early 70's and 80's.

As a reference point, a 1965 Mustang hardtop started at about $2325.

Brian

 

When I bought my Case 130 in Iowa I recieved a stack of manuals and other paper work with it, it turns out this 130 was kept by the original dealer and when he finally sold it - gave away the parts and repair manuals along with all of his dealer paper work with it including price lists, letters from the corporation to the dealers on original corporation letter heads etc., so I have a lot of original documentation to the early years.