Wheel Horse 246-H
The Wheel Horse 246-H is a lawn tractor produced from 1992 to 1993 as part of the 240 Series by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 480cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, a belt-driven hydrostatic Eaton 751 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and uses a mid PTO with electric clutch. Dimensions include a 49.5 inch wheelbase, 64 inch length, 35.2 inch width, 40 inch height, and a weight of 473 lbs. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with 280 CCA battery and 16 amps charging. Attachments available include 38, 42, and 48 inch mid-mount mower decks, a 42 inch snowblower, and a 48 inch front blade. Serial numbers are located on the rear fender deck below the seat.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 246-H
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 303777 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.60 inches (68 x 66 mm) |
| Displacement | 480 cc (29.3 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Overview
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Series | 240 Series |
| Category | Lawn tractor |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
| Production years | 1992 - 1993 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 280 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 16 |
Attachments
| Blade | 48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 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 |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton 751 |
Serial Numbers
| 1992 | 2000001 (42-16BE01) |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 3900001 (72101) |
| Location | Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 35.2 inches (89 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Length | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Weight | 473 lbs (214 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 49.5 inches (125 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electric |
| Operation | independent |
