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Wheel Horse 308-8

The Wheel Horse 308-8 is a garden tractor produced from 1986 to 1988 as part of the 300 Series. It features an 8 hp Kohler M8 air-cooled gasoline engine with a 304 cc displacement. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The 308-8 has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches and weighs between 466 and 598 pounds depending on configuration. It uses 15x6.00-6 front tires and 22x7.50-12 rear tires. Attachments include 36" and 37" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade, making it versatile for lawn and garden tasks.
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Power8 hp
Founded36/37" deck
Model308-8

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 308-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler M8
Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Bore/Stroke:2.94x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement:304 cc (18.6 ci)
Oil capacity:1.25 qts (1.2 L)
Starter volts:12

Chassis

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Dimensions

Width:34.1 inches (86 cm)
Height:40.1 inches (101 cm)
Length:64.8 inches (164 cm)
Weight:466 lbs (211 kg)
Rear tire:22x7.50-12
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire:15x6.00-6
Shipping weight:598 lbs (271 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Series:300 Series
Built in:South Bend, Indiana, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Years produced:1986 - 1988

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
Blade:48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount
Snowblower:42 inches width (106 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck:36 inches (91 cm), manual lift, rear-discharge, 102 lbs (46 kg)
37" mid-mount mower deck:37 inches (93 cm), manual lift, right-discharge, 91 lbs (41 kg)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Speeds:6-speed gear