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Wheel Horse 856

Wheel Horse 856 tractor
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The Wheel Horse 856 is a garden tractor built in 1966 by Wheel Horse 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 an open operator station and weighs 428 lbs (194 kg). It rides on 5.50x8 front tires and 8.00x12 rear tires. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 32" front-mount snowblower. Variants include the 856 with Unidrive gear and the 876 with Wheel-a-Matic hydrostatic transmission.
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Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model856

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 856

Power

Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)

Tires

Rear tire:8.00x12
Front tire:5.50x8

Engine

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

Variants

856:Unidrive gear
876:Wheel-a-Matic hydrostatic

Dimensions

Width:32 inches (81 cm)
Length:61 inches (154 cm)
Weight:428 lbs (194 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
Built:South Bend, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer:Wheel Horse

Attachments

Overview:36" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
42" Blade:Wheel Horse BD-4264, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
36" Mower deck:mid-mount Wheel Horse RM-366, 2-blade, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm), Cut height 1.375 to 3.375 inch (3 to 8 cm)
32" Snow blower:Wheel Horse ST-325, front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Oil type:SAE 30
Transmission:Wheel Horse Uni-Drive

Related Models

Wheel Horse 656

Model:656

Wheel Horse 876

Model:876

Wheel Horse 855

Model:855