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Wheel Horse 855

Wheel Horse 855 tractor
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The Wheel Horse 855 is a garden tractor introduced in 1965 by Wheel Horse, built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181S 305cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear transmission called Wheel Horse Uni-Drive, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41.25 inches, weighs 464 lbs, and uses 16x5.50-8 front tires and 22.5x8.00-12 rear tires. Attachments include 36" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade. Variants include the 855 with Unidrive gear and the 875 with Wheel-a-Matic hydro transmission.
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Power8 hp
Founded36/42" deck
Model855

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 855

Tires

Rear tire:22.5x8.00-12
Front tire:16x5.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K181S
Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Bore/Stroke:2.938x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement:305 cc (18.64 ci)
Starter volts:12

Variants

855:Unidrive gear
875:Wheel-a-Matic hydro

Dimensions

Width:34 inches (86 cm)
Length:61 inches (154 cm)
Weight:464 lbs (210 kg)
Wheelbase:41.25 inches (104 cm)
Height (hood):33.5 inches (85 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
Built in:South Bend, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer:Wheel Horse
Year introduced:1965

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
Blade:42 inches width (106 cm)
Snowblower:32 inches width (81 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck:36 inches (91 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission:Wheel Horse Uni-Drive

Related Models

Wheel Horse 856

Model:856

Wheel Horse 655

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Wheel Horse 855

Model:855

Wheel Horse 875

Model:875