Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 552

The Wheel Horse 552 is a 1962 garden tractor built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 5.5 hp Tecumseh HT55C 254cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start, and a 3-speed gear transmission known as the Wheel Horse Uni-Drive. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41 inches, weighs 359 lbs, and uses 4.00x8 front and 6.00x12 rear lawn/turf tires. It is a 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

Model552

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 552

Power

Power	5.5 hp

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	6.00x12
Lawn/turf front	4.00x8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Tecumseh HT55C
Power	5.5 hp (4.1 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	2.625x2.50 inches (67 x 64 mm)
Displacement	254 cc (15.53 ci)
Starter volts	12

Variants

502	recoil start
552	electric start

Dimensions

Width	30 inches (76 cm)
Length	60 inches (152 cm)
Weight	359 lbs (162 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)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Built	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse

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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