Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 1046
The Wheel Horse 1046 is a 1966 garden tractor built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It was a limited production model using short oil pan Kohler K241 engines carried over from previous years. It features a 10 hp air-cooled 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 500 lbs (226 kg). Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" blade, and a 37" snow blower.
Power10 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model1046
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 1046
Power
| Power | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Kohler K241 |
| Notes | The 1046 used a short oil pan on Kohler K241 engine, a hold-over from 1965 production. |
| Power | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.251x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 390 cc (23.85 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 V |
Dimensions
| Width | 32 inches (81 cm) |
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| Length | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Weight | 500 lbs (226 kg) |
| Height (hood) | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 37 inches (93 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 V |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Notes | The Wheel Horse 1046 was a limited production model to use engines carried over from previous production. The 1966 Wheel Horse tractors featured a taller hood to accommodate a full-depth oil pan, but Wheel Horse had an inventory of short oil pan engines from the 1964 and 1965 production years. |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
Attachments
| Notes | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
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| 42" Blade | Wheel Horse BD-426, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 37" Snow blower | Wheel Horse ST-376, 37 inches width (93 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse RL-426, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.75 inch (3 to 9 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse RL-486, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.75 inch (3 to 9 cm) |
Transmission
| Name | Wheel Horse Uni-Drive |
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| Type | gear |
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Drive and Steering
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
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