Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 208-4

The Wheel Horse 208-4 is a 1988 lawn tractor from the 200 Series, built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 4-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44.5 inches, weighs between 345 to 383 pounds, and rides on 15x5.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 24 AH capacity and a 5 amp charging system. Attachments available include 36" and 37" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade.
Power8 hp
Founded36/37" deck
Model208-4

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 208-4

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 191707
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Point gap0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm)
Displacement318 cc (19.44 ci)
Oil capacity1.125 qts (1.1 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width33.7 inches (85 cm)
Height36.4 inches (92 cm)
Length61 inches (154 cm)
Weight345 lbs (156 kg)
Rear tire18x8.50-8
Wheelbase44.5 inches (113 cm)
Front tire15x5.00-6
Shipping weight383 lbs (173 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH24
Battery volts12
Charging amps5
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Year1988
Series200 Series
Built inSouth Bend, Indiana, USA
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Speeds4-speed gear