Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 856

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.

Power8 hp

Founded36" deck

Model856

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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)

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