Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 502

The Wheel Horse 502 is a garden tractor introduced in 1962 by Wheel Horse, built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 5.5 hp Tecumseh HT55C 221cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The tractor uses a Wheel Horse Uni-Drive 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 41 inches, length of 60 inches, width of 30 inches, and weighs 338 lbs. The 502 is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Attachments include 32" and 36" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 30" front-mount snow blower.

Power5 hp

Founded32/36" deck

Model502

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 502

Tires

Rear tire	6.00x12
Front tire	4.00x8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Tecumseh HT55C
Power	5.5 hp (4.1 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	2.625x2.50 inches (67 x 64 mm)
Displacement	221 cc (13.53 ci)
Starter type	manual recoil

Dimensions

Width	30 inches (76 cm)
Length	60 inches (152 cm)
Weight	338 lbs (153 kg)
Wheelbase	41 inches (104 cm)
Height (hood)	31 inches (78 cm)
Ground clearance	8 inches (20 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	35.5 inches (90 cm)

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse
Year introduced	1962

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" Blade	front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
30" Snow blower	front-mount, 30 inches width (76 cm)
32" mid-mount mower deck	32 inches (81 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 3.75 inch (2 to 9 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck	36 inches (91 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1 to 3.75 inch (2 to 9 cm)

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