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Wheel Horse 270-H

Wheel Horse 270-H tractor
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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
Front tire:16x6.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
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
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Dimensions

Width:35.5 inches (90 cm)
Length:69 inches (175 cm)
Weight:580 lbs (263 kg)
Wheelbase:49.5 inches (125 cm)
Front axle:Cast-iron

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:340
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15

Production

Series:260 Series
Category:Garden tractor
Original price:$4,499 in 2002
Years produced:1996 - 2003

Attachments

Blade:blade
Notes:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these 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
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.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO

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