Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 12HP

The Wheel Horse 12HP is a garden tractor introduced in 1973 by Wheel Horse, built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301AS 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with 476 cc displacement. Transmission options include a 6-speed gear transmission and a hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches and weighs 675 lbs. It offers two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Optional sleeve hitch and independent mid PTO with mechanical clutch are available. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, a blade, and a snowblower.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 12HP

Engine

Type	gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled
Model	Kohler K301AS
Power	12 hp (8.9 kW)
Fuel tank	2 gal (7.6 L)
Point gap	0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.38x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement	476 cc (29.07 ci)
Oil capacity	1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	37 inches (93 cm)
Length	65 inches (165 cm)
Rear tire	23x8.50-12
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire	16x5.50-8
Height (hood)	35 inches (88 cm)
Shipping weight	675 lbs (306 kg)
Ground clearance	7.25 inches (18 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	39 inches (99 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	42
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15

Mechanical

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

Production

Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Year introduced	1973

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" Blade	Wheel Horse 6-4113, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
37" Snow blower	Wheel Horse 6-6212, front-mount, 37 inches width (93 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse 5-0721, 36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse 5-1010, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse 5-1210, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)

Transmission

Options	6-speed gear, hydrostatic
Gear transmission	Typegear Gears6 forward and 2 reverse ModelWheel Horse 5086 Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Hydrostatic transmission	Typebelt-driven hydrostatic Gearsinfinite forward and reverse ModelSundstrand 90