Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 227-5
The Wheel Horse 227-5 is a garden tractor from the 220 Series produced by Wheel Horse from 1988 to 1989. It features a 12.7 kW (17 hp) Kawasaki FV540V 534cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed gear Peerless transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a rear tire size of 20x10.00-10 and a negative ground 12-volt electrical system. Attachments include a 106 cm mid-mount mower deck, a front-mount 37 inch (93 cm) snowblower, and a front-mount 42 inch (106 cm) blade. It is part of a series that includes the 222-5 model.
Power17 hp
Founded42" deck
Model227-5
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 227-5
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FV540V |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.5x3.4 inches (89 x 86 mm) |
| Displacement | 534 cc (32.6 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Rear tire | 20x10.00-10 |
|---|
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 220 Series |
| Years made | 1988 - 1989 |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | front-mount 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| Mower deck | 106 cm mid-mount mower deck |
| Snowblower | front-mount 37 inches width (93 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Peerless |