Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 857
The Wheel Horse 857 is a 1967 garden tractor built 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 Uni-Drive 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 430 lbs, and uses 16x5.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, 42" front blade, and 32" front snow blower. Variants include models 867 with 6-speed gear and 877 with hydrostatic transmission.
Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model857
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 857
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16x5.50-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 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) |
| Oil capacity | 1.25 qts (1.2 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 857 | 3-speed gear |
|---|---|
| 867 | 6-speed gear |
| 877 | hydrostatic |
Dimensions
| Width | 34 inches (86 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 41.25 inches (104 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 430 lbs (195 kg) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1967 |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Wheel Horse BD-4267, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| 32" Snow blower | Wheel Horse ST-326, front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | mid-mount Wheel Horse RM-367, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Uni-Drive |