Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 244-H
The Wheel Horse 244-H is a hydrostatic 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 E140V 388cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, Eaton 751 belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 49.5 inches, weighs 469 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a mid PTO with an electric clutch and supports various attachments such as 38" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, a 48" front-mount blade, and a 42" single-stage front-mount snow blower.
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Model244-H
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 244-H
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 | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Weight | 469 lbs (212 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 49.5 inches (125 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
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 |
| Years made | 1991 - 1993 |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse (a part of Toro) |
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 hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Eaton 751 |
Serial Numbers
| 1991 | 1000001 (22-14OE01) |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 2000001 (22-14OE02) |
| 1993 | 3900001 (72041) |
| Location | Rear tractor fender, below the seat |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |