Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 270-H
The Wheel Horse 270-H is a garden tractor produced from 1996 to 2003 as part of the 260 Series by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features a 20 hp Kohler CV20S 624cc 2-cylinder air-cooled V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission options including the Tuff Torq K-61A and Hydro-Gear 330-3000, and a variety of attachments such as mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and blades. The tractor has a wheelbase of 49.5 inches, weighs 580 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. It includes an electric clutch mid PTO and manual steering with an open operator station.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 270-H
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
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| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Kohler CV20S |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm) |
| Displacement | 624 cc (38.1 ci) |
| Configuration | air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Power (gross) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Chassis
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 35.5 inches (90 cm) |
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| Length | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Weight | 580 lbs (263 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 49.5 inches (125 cm) |
| Front axle | Cast-iron |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 340 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
Production
| Series | 260 Series |
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| Category | Garden tractor |
| Original price | $4,499 in 2002 |
| Years produced | 1996 - 2003 |
Attachments
| Blade | blade |
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| Notes | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
| 48" Blade | Toro, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm) |
| Snowblower | snowblower |
| Mower decks | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, 52" mid-mount mower deck |
| 38" Mower deck | Toro, 38 inches (96 cm) |
| 42" Mower deck | Toro, 42 inches (106 cm) |
| 48" Mower deck | Toro, 48 inches (121 cm) |
| 52" Mower deck | Toro, 52 inches (132 cm) |
| 40" Snow blower | Toro, 40 inches width (101 cm), two-stage, front-mount |
| 42" Snow blower | Toro, 42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, front-mount |
Transmission
| Type (early) | belt-driven hydrostatic |
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| Type (later) | belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears (early) | infinite forward and reverse |
| Gears (later) | infinite forward and reverse |
| Notes (early) | The K61 was used in the Toro 270-H until through the 1999 model year. |
| Oil type (early) | SAE 10W-30 |
| Oil type (later) | SAE 20W-50 |
| Oil change (early) | fill as needed |
| Oil change (later) | sealed unit, owner service is not recommended |
| Oil capacity (early) | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
| Oil capacity (later) | 3.8 qts (3.6 L) |
| Transmission (early) | Tuff Torq K-61A |
| Transmission (later) | Hydro-Gear 330-3000 |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat. |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |