Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 1045

The Wheel Horse 1045 is a 1965 garden tractor built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 10 hp Kohler K241AS 390cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear transmission called the Wheel Horse Uni-Drive, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41.25 inches, weighs 514 lbs, and uses 16x5.50-8 front tires and 8.00-12 rear tires. It has an open operator station and a 1.5 gallon fuel tank. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Serial numbers are located on the left side of the tractor below the fuel tank.

Power10 hp

Founded-

Model1045

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 1045

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Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Tires

Rear tire	8.00-12
Front tire	16x5.50-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler K241AS
Power	10 hp (7.5 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.251x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm)
Displacement	390 cc (23.85 ci)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	34 inches (86 cm)
Length	61 inches (154 cm)
Wheelbase	41.25 inches (104 cm)
Height (hood)	33.5 inches (85 cm)
Shipping weight	514 lbs (233 kg)
Ground clearance	7.25 inches (18 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	37 inches (93 cm)