Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 244-5
The Wheel Horse 244-5 is a lawn tractor produced from 1991 to 1993 as part of the 240 Series by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features a 14 hp Onan 388cc single-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed gear-driven Peerless 801 transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and an independent mid PTO with an electric clutch. It weighs 443 lbs and has a wheelbase of 47.9 inches. Attachments include 38" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, a 48" front-mount blade, and a 42" single-stage front-mount snow blower.
Power14 hp
Founded38/42" deck
Model244-5
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 244-5
Tires
| Rear tire | 20x10.00-10 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Onan E140V |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion RC12YC |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.31x2.76 inches (84 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 388 cc (23.7 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
Variants
| 244-5 | gear-drive |
|---|---|
| 244-H | hydrostatic |
Dimensions
| Width | 35.2 inches (89 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Weight | 443 lbs (200 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 47.9 inches (121 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 200 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 13 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 240 Series |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse (a part of Toro) |
| Years produced | 1991 - 1993 |
Attachments
| 48" Blade | front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 42" Snow blower | 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, mulching |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 801 |
Serial Numbers
| 1991 | 1000001 (22-14O501) |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 2000001 (22-14O502) |
| 1993 | 3900001 (72040) |
| Serial number location | Serial number plate on the tractor's rear fender deck, below the seat. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electric |
| Location | Mid PTO |