Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 257-H

The Wheel Horse 257-H is a lawn tractor produced from 1988 to 1989 as part of the 250 Series. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki FC540V 534cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a belt-driven hydrostatic Eaton 7 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, length of 72 inches, and width of 35.8 inches. It includes a mid PTO with independent electric clutch and an open operator station. Attachments available include 37" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade. The 257-H was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 257-H

Tires

Rear tire	22x9.00-12
Front tire	15x6.00-6

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kawasaki FC540V
Power	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2 gal (7.6 L)
Sparkplug	NGK BPR5ES
Bore/Stroke	3.50x3.39 inches (89 x 86 mm)
Fuel system	carburetor
Displacement	534 cc (32.6 ci)
Oil capacity	1.7 qts (1.6 L)
Sparkplug gap	0.028 inches (0.711 mm)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	35.8 inches (90 cm)
Length	72 inches (182 cm)
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Series	250 Series
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Years produced	1988 - 1989

Attachments

Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower	37 inches width (93 cm), front mount
37" mid-mount mower deck	37 inches (93 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 91 lbs (41 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 135 lbs (61 kg)

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