Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 606

The Wheel Horse 606 is a 1966 garden tractor built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 6 hp Tecumseh HH60 221cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The tractor has a 3-speed gear transmission called the Wheel Horse Uni-Drive with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The 606 weighs 355 lbs (161 kg) and has lawn/turf tires sized 4.00x8 front and 6.00x12 rear. Attachments include 32" and 36" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 32" front-mount snow blower. Variants include the 606 with recoil start and the 656 with electric start.

Power6 hp

Founded32/36" deck

Model606

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 606

Power

Power	6.0 hp

Tires

Rear tire	6.00x12
Front tire	4.00x8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Tecumseh HH60
Power	6 hp (4.5 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	2.625x2.50 inches (67 x 64 mm)
Displacement	221 cc (13.53 ci)
Starter type	manual recoil

Variants

606	recoil start
656	electric start

Dimensions

Width	32 inches (81 cm)
Length	61 inches (154 cm)
Weight	355 lbs (161 kg)
Height (hood)	33.5 inches (85 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	37 inches (93 cm)

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Year	1966
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" Blade	Wheel Horse BD-4264, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
32" Snow blower	Wheel Horse ST-325, front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm)
32" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse RM-326, 32 inches (81 cm), 2-blade, Cut height: 1.375 to 3.375 inch (3 to 8 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse RM-366, 36 inches (91 cm), 2-blade, Cut height: 1.375 to 3.375 inch (3 to 8 cm)

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