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Wheel Horse 518-H

The Wheel Horse 518-H is a garden tractor from the 500 Series produced between 1988 and 1989. It features an 18 hp Onan P218G 781cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a belt-driven Eaton 700 hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and a mid independent PTO with mechanical clutch. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 65 inch length, 38 inch width, and 41.6 inch height. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with 20 amp charging and 200 CCA battery. Attachments available include 36", 42", and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 48" front-mount blade, and a 42" front-mount snowblower. The 518-H was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 518-H

Power

Rated power:18 hp (13.4 kW)

Tires

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

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Onan P218G
Power:18 hp (13.4 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twin
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.25x2.88 inches (83 x 73 mm)
Displacement:781 cc (47.7 ci)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:38 inches (96 cm)
Height:41.6 inches (105 cm)
Length:65 inches (165 cm)
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:200
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:20

Production

Series:500 Series
Category:Garden tractor
Years produced:1988 - 1989
Manufactured in:South Bend, Indiana, USA

Attachments

Blade:48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount
Snowblower:42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
36" mid-mount mower deck:36 inches (91 cm), hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 102 lbs (46 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 135 lbs (61 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck:48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, 168 lbs (76 kg)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Eaton 700

Drive and brakes

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO

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