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Wheel Horse 244-5

Wheel Horse 244-5 tractor
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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.
Wheel Horse 244-5lawn tractorOnan E140V enginePeerless 801 transmission240 SeriesToro14 hp5-speed gearmower decksnow blowerblade
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