Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 855

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.

Power8 hp

Founded36/42" deck

Model855

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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.
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)

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