Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic

The Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic is a 1973 garden tractor built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 18 hp Kohler K482S 783cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Sundstrand 90 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and optional rear hitch and PTO features. Attachments include a 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.
Power-
Founded-
Model18HP Automatic

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 18HP Automatic

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K482S
Power18 hp (13.4 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank5.75 gal (21.8 L)
Bore/Stroke3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm)
Displacement783 cc (47.8 ci)
Oil capacity3 qts (2.8 L)
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH45
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Year1973
Built inSouth Bend, Indiana, USA
ManufacturerWheel Horse
Attachments
Overview48" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
54" BladeWheel Horse 6-1131, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm)
48" Mower deckmid-mount Wheel Horse 1-1220, 3-blade, Cutting width 48 inches (121 cm)
48" Snow blowerWheel Horse 6-7451, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelSundstrand 90
Oil capacity6 qts (5.7 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear Type0 Optional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical
Mid PTOindependent
Rear PTOindependent Optional
Rear PTO Type2000