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.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 418-A
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler M18QS |
| Power | 18 hp |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal |
| Power (kW) | 13.4 kW |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches |
| Displacement | 691 cc |
| Fuel tank (L) | 11.4 L |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Bore/Stroke (mm) | 79 x 70 mm |
| Displacement (ci) | 42.18 ci |
Overview
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1987 |
| Series | 400 Series |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
Variants
| 418-8 | gear |
|---|---|
| 418-A | hydrostatic |
| 418-C | commercial duty |
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
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse (a part of Toro) |
Attachments
| Blade | 48 inches width, front-mount |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 42 inches width, front-mount |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches, hydraulic lift, rear-discharge |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches, hydraulic lift, rear-discharge |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches, hydraulic lift, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton 1100 |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1987 | 31-18KE01 |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 38 inches |
|---|---|
| Length | 65 inches |
| Weight | 739 lbs |
| Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Width (cm) | 96 cm |
| Length (cm) | 165 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 335 kg |
| Wheelbase (cm) | 115 cm |
