Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 654
The Wheel Horse 654 is a 1964 garden tractor manufactured by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 6 hp Lauson 221cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 3-speed Uni-Drive transmission, and two-wheel manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41.25 inches and weighs 400 lbs. It includes an independent front PTO with a mechanical clutch and runs on 12-volt electrical system with negative ground. Attachments available include mid-mount mower decks in 32, 36, and 42 inches, a 42-inch front blade, and a 32-inch front snow blower. Variants include the 604 with recoil start and the 654 with electric start.
Power6 hp
Founded32/36/42" deck
Model654
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 654
Tires
| Rear tire | 6.00x12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 4.00x8 |
Engine
| Type | 6HP Lauson 221cc 1-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Power | 6 hp (4.5 kW) |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.50 inches (67 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 221 cc (13.53 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 604 | recoil start |
|---|---|
| 654 | electric start |
Dimensions
| Width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Weight | 400 lbs (181 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 41.25 inches (104 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 32 inches (81 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 7.25 inches (18 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 37 inches (93 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1964 |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
Attachments
| Other | 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-324, front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm) |
| 32" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse RM-324, 32 inches (81 cm), 2-blade, manual lift |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse RM-364, 36 inches (91 cm), manual lift |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse, 42 inches (106 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | Uni-Drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |