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 tire | 23x9.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Fuel tank | 2.25 gal (8.5 L) |
|---|---|
| Onan P216 | gasoline, 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 M16S | gasoline, 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 K341S | gasoline, 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 options | 16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline; 16HP Onan 709cc 2-cyl gasoline |
Variants
| 416-8 | gear |
|---|---|
| 416-H | hydro |
Dimensions
| Width | 37.1 inches (94 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
| Length | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Weight | 553 lbs (250 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 658 lbs (298 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Series | 400 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years made | 1985 - 1992 |
| Original price | $2950 in 1990 |
Attachments
| 48" Blade | front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 42" Snow blower | 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 44" Snow blower | 44 inches width (111 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, 102 lbs (46 kg) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 135 lbs (61 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 168 lbs (76 kg) |
| Kick-Way 45-08210 Loader | 350 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
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil type | SAE 90 GL5 |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
Serial Numbers
| 1985 | 31-16K801 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 31-16K802 |
| 1987 | 31-16K803 |
| 1988 | 31-16K804 |
| 1989 | 31-16O801 |
| 1990 | 31-16O802 |
| 1991 | 31-16O803 |
| 1992 | 31-16O804 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
