Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 1277

The Wheel Horse 1277 is a 1967 garden tractor built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301S 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and a mid PTO with independent mechanical clutch. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 65 inch length, and 582 lbs shipping weight. Attachments available include 36", 42", and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade.

Power12 hp

Founded36/42/48" deck

Model1277

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 1277

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)
Length	65 inches (165 cm)
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)
Height (hood)	35 inches (88 cm)
Shipping weight	582 lbs (263 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	40 inches (101 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Year	1967
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse

Attachments

Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, Wheel Horse BD-426
Snowblower	37 inches width (93 cm), front-mount, Wheel Horse ST-376
36" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse RL-367, 36 inches (91 cm), 2-blade, manual lift
42" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse RL-426, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift
48" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse RL-486, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift

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