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Wheel Horse 1046

Wheel Horse 1046 tractor
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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.
Wheel Horse 1046garden tractor1966Kohler K241 engine10 hp3-speed transmissionmower decksnow blowerblade
Power10 hp
Founded42/48" deck
Model1046

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 1046

Power

Power:10 hp (7.5 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
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)
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
Battery volts:12 V

Production

Type:Garden tractor
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. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
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
Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

Drive and Steering

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