Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 418-A

The Wheel Horse 418-A is a 1987 garden tractor from the 400 Series, built in South Bend, Indiana, USA by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features an 18 hp Kohler M18QS 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-gallon fuel tank. The transmission is an Eaton 1100 belt-driven hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 65 inch length, 38 inch width, and a shipping weight of 739 lbs. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear. Optional sleeve hitch is available. Electrical system has negative ground, 15 amp charging, 12 volt battery with 32 AH. Attachments include 36", 42", and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" snowblower, and a 48" blade. The serial number plate is located on the left side of the rear fender deck below the seat.
Power-
Founded-
Model418-A

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 418-A

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler M18QS
Power18 hp
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3 gal
Power (kW)13.4 kW
Bore/Stroke3.125x2.75 inches
Displacement691 cc
Fuel tank (L)11.4 L
Starter volts12
Bore/Stroke (mm)79 x 70 mm
Displacement (ci)42.18 ci
Overview
TypeGarden tractor
Year1987
Series400 Series
Built inSouth Bend, Indiana, USA
Variants
418-8gear
418-Ahydrostatic
418-Ccommercial duty
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH32
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
Built inSouth Bend, Indiana, USA
ManufacturerWheel Horse (a part of Toro)
Attachments
Blade48 inches width, front-mount
Snowblower42 inches width, front-mount
36" mid-mount mower deck36 inches, hydraulic lift, rear-discharge
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches, hydraulic lift, rear-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches, hydraulic lift, right-discharge
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ModelEaton 1100
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Serial Numbers
198731-18KE01
Dimensions & Tires
Width38 inches
Length65 inches
Weight739 lbs
Rear tire23x9.50-12
Wheelbase45.5 inches
Front tire16x6.50-8
Width (cm)96 cm
Length (cm)165 cm
Weight (kg)335 kg
Wheelbase (cm)115 cm