Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 1054

The Wheel Horse 1054 is a garden tractor produced from 1964 to 1965 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 10 hp Kohler K241S 390cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed Uni-Drive belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and uses an open center hydraulic system. Dimensions include a 47 inch wheelbase, 69 inch length, 36.5 inch width, and weighs 650 lbs. It rides on 4.00x8 front tires and 6.40x15 rear tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, 54" front blade, and 37" front snow blower.

Power10 hp

Founded42" deck

Model1054

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 1054

Tires

Rear tire	6.40x15
Front tire	4.00x8

Engine

Power	10 hp (7.5 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.251x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm)
Displacement	390 cc (23.85 ci)
Engine model	Kohler K241S
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	36.5 inches (92 cm)
Length	69 inches (175 cm)
Weight	650 lbs (294 kg)
Wheelbase	47 inches (119 cm)
Height (hood)	42 inches (106 cm)
Ground clearance	9.5 inches (24 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	35 inches (88 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Hydraulics

Type	open center

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Variants	1054A (built in 1965)
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse
Original price	$995 in 1964
Years produced	1964 - 1965

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
54" Blade	Wheel Horse BD-543, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), hydraulic-lift
37" Snow blower	Wheel Horse ST-375, front-mount, 37 inches width (93 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck	mid-mount Wheel Horse RM-485, 3-blade with hydraulic lift, Cutting width 42 inches (106 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 3.75 inch (3 to 9 cm)

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