Wheel Horse lawn tractors

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.
Power8 hp
Founded36/37" deck
Model308-8

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 308-8

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler M8
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke2.94x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement304 cc (18.6 ci)
Oil capacity1.25 qts (1.2 L)
Starter volts12
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Width34.1 inches (86 cm)
Height40.1 inches (101 cm)
Length64.8 inches (164 cm)
Weight466 lbs (211 kg)
Rear tire22x7.50-12
Wheelbase45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire15x6.00-6
Shipping weight598 lbs (271 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
Series300 Series
Built inSouth Bend, Indiana, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Years produced1986 - 1988
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Blade48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount
Snowblower42 inches width (106 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck36 inches (91 cm), manual lift, rear-discharge, 102 lbs (46 kg)
37" mid-mount mower deck37 inches (93 cm), manual lift, right-discharge, 91 lbs (41 kg)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Speeds6-speed gear