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
| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
