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.