Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 1276

The Wheel Horse 1276 is a 1966 garden tractor built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Sundstrand with infinite forward and reverse gears, and mechanical two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 570 lbs, and uses 5.50x8 front and 8.00x12 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.

Power12 hp

Founded42/48" deck

Model1276

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 1276

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler K301S
Power	12 hp (8.9 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement	476 cc (29.07 ci)
Oil capacity	2.5 qts (2.4 L)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	36 inches (91 cm)
Height	39 inches (99 cm)
Length	65 inches (165 cm)
Weight	570 lbs (258 kg)
Rear tire	8.00x12
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire	5.50x8
Height (hood)	35 inches (88 cm)
Ground clearance	7.25 inches (18 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Year	1966
Built	Built in 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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