Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 268-H
The Wheel Horse 268-H is a garden tractor produced from 1994 to 2003 as part of the 260 Series by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features an 18 hp Kohler CV18S 622cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, 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 560 lbs, and uses 16x6.50 front and 23x10.50 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a mid PTO with an electric clutch and supports various attachments such as mid-mount mower decks (38", 42", 48"), snowblower, and blade. The 268-H is part of a series including the 267-H and 269-H models.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 268-H
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler CV18S |
| Starter | electric |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm) |
| Displacement | 622 cc (38 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 35.5 inches (90 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Weight | 560 lbs (254 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50 |
| Wheelbase | 49.5 inches (125 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 260 Series |
| Years made | 1994 - 2003 |
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), manual lift, right-discharge |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 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 | Tuff Torq K-61A |
| Oil type | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil change | fill as needed |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
Other features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat. |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electric |
| Location | Mid PTO |