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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.
Wheel Horse 418-8garden tractor1987Kohler M18QS engine18 hp6-speed gear transmissionlawn tractormower deckssnow blowerblade
Power18 hp
Founded36/42/48" deck
Model418-8

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. TractorData does not list details of these 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

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch Optional

Serial Numbers

1987:31-18K801