Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 704

The Wheel Horse 704 is a garden tractor introduced in 1964 by Wheel Horse, built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 7 hp Kohler K161T 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a displacement of 277 cc. The tractor has a 3-speed Uni-Drive transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 41.25 inches and weighs 400 lbs. The 704 is equipped with 4.00x8 front tires and 6.00x12 rear tires. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade, making it versatile for garden tasks.
Power7 hp
Founded32/36/42" deck
Model704

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 704

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler K161T
Power7 hp (5.2 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke2.938x2.50 inches (75 x 64 mm)
Displacement277 cc (16.94 ci)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width30 inches (76 cm)
Length60 inches (152 cm)
Weight400 lbs (181 kg)
Rear tire6.00x12
Wheelbase41.25 inches (104 cm)
Front tire4.00x8
Height (hood)32 inches (81 cm)
Ground clearance7.25 inches (18 cm)
Height (steering wheel)37 inches (93 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Built inSouth Bend, Indiana, USA
ManufacturerWheel Horse
Year introduced1964
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" BladeWheel Horse BD-4264, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
32" Snow blowerWheel Horse ST-324, front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm)
32" mid-mount mower deckWheel Horse RM-324, 32 inches (81 cm), 2-blade, manual lift
36" mid-mount mower deckWheel Horse RM-364, 36 inches (91 cm), manual lift
42" mid-mount mower deckWheel Horse, 42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
TypeUni-Drive
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Speeds3-speed