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Wheel Horse 12HP

Wheel Horse 12HP tractor
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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. TractorData does not list details of these 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

Type:gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Model:Wheel Horse 5086
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)

Hydrostatic transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Sundstrand 90

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical
Mid PTO:independent

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