Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 656
The Wheel Horse 656 is a 1966 garden tractor manufactured by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 6 hp Tecumseh HH60 221cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start, a 3-speed gear transmission (Wheel Horse Uni-Drive) with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 388 lbs (175 kg). It rides on 4.00x8 front and 6.00x12 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include 32" and 36" mid-mount mower decks, a 32" snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade. Variants include the 606 with recoil start and the 656 with electric start.
Power6 hp
Founded32/36" deck
Model656
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 656
Power
| Power | 6 hp (4.5 kW) |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 6.00x12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 4.00x8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 6.00x12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 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 volts | 12 |
Variants
| 606 | recoil start |
|---|---|
| 656 | electric start |
Dimensions
| Width | 32 inches (81 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Weight | 388 lbs (175 kg) |
| Height (hood) | 33.5 inches (85 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 | 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. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 42" Blade, Wheel Horse BD-4264, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| Snowblower | 32" Snow blower, Wheel Horse ST-325, 32 inches width (81 cm), front-mount |
| 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) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Wheel Horse Uni-Drive |