Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 653

The Wheel Horse 653 is a 1963 garden tractor built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 6 hp Lauson 221cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed Uni-Drive belt-driven transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41.25 inches, weighs 381 lbs, and uses 4.00x8 front and 6.00x12 rear lawn/turf tires. It offers two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Attachments include 32" and 36" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 32" front-mount snow blower.

Power6 hp

Founded32/36" deck

Model653

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 653

Tires

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

Engine

Power	6 hp (4.5 kW)
Starter	electric
Fuel tank	1 gal (3.8 L)
Bore/Stroke	2.625x2.50 inches (67 x 64 mm)
Displacement	221 cc (13.53 ci)
Engine Detail	Lauson gasoline 1-cylinder air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter volts	12

Features

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

Dimensions

Width	32 inches (81 cm)
Length	61 inches (154 cm)
Weight	381 lbs (172 kg)
Wheelbase	41.25 inches (104 cm)
Height (hood)	31.5 inches (80 cm)
Ground clearance	7.25 inches (18 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	36.5 inches (92 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Year	1963
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse

Attachments

42" Blade	Wheel Horse BD-4263, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
32" Snow blower	Wheel Horse ST-323, front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm)
32" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse RM-323, 32 inches (81 cm), 2-blade, Cut height: 1 to 3.75 inch (2 to 9 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse RM-363, 36 inches (91 cm), 2-blade, Cut height: 1 to 3.75 inch (2 to 9 cm)

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