Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 854

The Wheel Horse 854 is a 1964 garden tractor built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181S 390cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41.25 inches, weighs 400 lbs, and uses 4.00x8 front tires and 6.00x12 rear tires. It supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks (32", 36", 42"), a snowblower, and a blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.

Power8 hp

Founded32/36/42" deck

Model854

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 854

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler K181S
Power	8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	1 gal (3.8 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.251x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm)
Displacement	390 cc (23.85 ci)
Starter volts	12

Chassis

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

Dimensions

Width	30 inches (76 cm)
Length	60 inches (152 cm)
Weight	400 lbs (181 kg)
Rear tire	6.00x12
Wheelbase	41.25 inches (104 cm)
Front tire	4.00x8
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

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Year	1964
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse

Attachments

Blade	42" Blade, Wheel Horse BD-4264, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
Snowblower	32" Snow blower, Wheel Horse ST-324, 32 inches width (81 cm), front-mount
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)

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