Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 416-8

The Wheel Horse 416-8 is a garden tractor produced from 1985 to 1992 as part of the 400 Series. Built in South Bend, Indiana, USA, it was originally priced at $2950 in 1990. It features two main variants: the 416-8 with gear transmission and the 416-H with hydro transmission. Engine options include a 16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine and a 16HP Onan 709cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor has a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse speeds, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes an independent front PTO with a mechanical clutch. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 65 inch length, 37.1 inch width, and 42.5 inch height, weighing between 553 and 658 pounds. Tires are sized 15x6.00-6 front and 23x9.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include various mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and a front-end loader. The 416-8 was manufactured by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro.
Power16 hp
Founded36/42/48" deck
Model416-8

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 416-8

Tires
Rear tire23x9.50-12
Front tire15x6.00-6
Engine
Fuel tank2.25 gal (8.5 L)
Onan P216gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled, displacement 709 cc (43.3 ci), bore/stroke 3.25x2.625 inches (83 x 67 mm), power 16 hp (11.9 kW), oil capacity 1.8 qts (1.7 L), sparkplug Champion RS14YC, sparkplug gap 0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Kohler M16Sgasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled, displacement 588 cc (35.9 ci), bore/stroke 3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm), power (gross) 16 hp (11.9 kW), starter volts 12, oil capacity 2 qts (1.9 L)
Kohler K341Sgasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled, displacement 588 cc (35.9 ci), bore/stroke 3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm), power (gross) 16 hp (11.9 kW), starter volts 12, oil capacity 2 qts (1.9 L)
Engine options16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline; 16HP Onan 709cc 2-cyl gasoline
Variants
416-8gear
416-Hhydro
Dimensions
Width37.1 inches (94 cm)
Height42.5 inches (107 cm)
Length65 inches (165 cm)
Weight553 lbs (250 kg)
Wheelbase45.5 inches (115 cm)
Shipping weight658 lbs (298 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Series400 Series
Built inSouth Bend, Indiana, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Years made1985 - 1992
Original price$2950 in 1990
Attachments
48" Bladefront-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Snow blower42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
44" Snow blower44 inches width (111 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
36" mid-mount mower deck36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, 102 lbs (46 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 135 lbs (61 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 168 lbs (76 kg)
Kick-Way 45-08210 Loader350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 47° dump, 20 inches reach (dumped) (50 cm), 43 inches reach (ground) (109 cm), 12° rollback, 76 inches height (at pin) (193 cm), 55 inches clearance (dumped) (139 cm), weight: 450 lbs (204 kg) without bucket, Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil typeSAE 90 GL5
ManufacturerWheel Horse
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Serial Numbers
198531-16K801
198631-16K802
198731-16K803
198831-16K804
198931-16O801
199031-16O802
199131-16O803
199231-16O804
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical
Front PTOindependent