Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 252-H

The Wheel Horse 252-H is a lawn tractor produced from 1988 to 1989 as part of the 250 Series. Manufactured by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro, it was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 12.5 hp Kawasaki FB460V 460cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton 7 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and a 2-wheel drive chassis with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor includes a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 72 inch length, and 35.8 inch width, with lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00-6 front and 22x8.00-12 rear. Attachments available include 37" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade.
Power-
Founded-
Model252-H

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 252-H

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKawasaki FB460V
Power12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank2 gal (7.6 L)
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.50x2.91 inches (89 x 74 mm)
Fuel systemcarburetor
Displacement460 cc (28.1 ci)
Starter volts12
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Width35.8 inches (90 cm)
Length72 inches (182 cm)
Rear tire22x8.00-12
Wheelbase45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire15x6.00-6
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Series250 Series
Built inSouth Bend, Indiana, USA
Years made1988 - 1989
Attachments
Overview37" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
42" Bladefront-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
37" Mower deck37 inches (93 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 91 lbs (41 kg)
42" Mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 135 lbs (61 kg)
37" Snow blowerfront, 37 inches width (93 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelEaton 7
Oil typeSAE 20
Oil capacity0.75 qts (0.7 L)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO