Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 1056

The Wheel Horse 1056 is a 1966 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 Wheel Horse Uni-Drive, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor weighs 500 lbs (226 kg) and has lawn/turf tires sized 5.50x8 front and 8.00x12 rear. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 37" front-mount snow blower. Variants include the 1056 with Unidrive gear and the 1076 with Wheel-a-Matic hydrostatic transmission.

Power10 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model1056

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 1056

Power

Power	10 hp (7.5 kW)

Tires

Rear tire	8.00x12
Front tire	5.50x8

Engine

Model	Kohler K241AS
Power	10 hp (7.5 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled
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)
Oil capacity	2.5 qts (2.4 L)
Starter volts	12

Variants

1056	Unidrive gear
1076	Wheel-a-Matic hydrostatic

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

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Built	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse

Attachments

Blade	42" Blade, Wheel Horse BD-426, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
Snowblower	37" Snow blower, Wheel Horse ST-376, 37 inches width (93 cm), front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse RL-426, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, 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, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.75 inch (3 to 9 cm)

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