Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 418-8

The Wheel Horse 418-8 is a 1987 garden tractor from the 400 Series built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 18 hp Kohler 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with a 6-speed gear transmission and two-wheel drive. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 690 lbs, and comes with lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear. Optional sleeve hitch is available. Attachments include 36", 42", and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 48" front-mount blade, and a 42" front-mount snow blower.

Power18 hp

Founded36/42/48" deck

Model418-8

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 418-8

Tires

Rear tire	23x9.50-12
Front tire	16x6.50-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler M18QS
Power	18 hp (13.4 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Bore/Stroke	3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Displacement	691 cc (42.18 ci)
Starter volts	12

Variants

418-8	gear
418-A	hydrostatic
418-C	commercial duty

Dimensions

Width	37.1 inches (94 cm)
Length	65 inches (165 cm)
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)
Shipping weight	690 lbs (312 kg)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	32
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15

Mechanical

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

Production

Year	1987
Series	400 Series
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Category	Garden tractor

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
48" Blade	front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm)
42" Snow blower	front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck	36 inches (91 cm), electric lift, rear-discharge
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), electric lift, rear-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), electric lift, right-discharge

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