Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse 875

The Wheel Horse 875 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 Sundstrand belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 41.25 inches, weighs 530 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 32" snowblower, and a 42" blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.

Power8 hp

Founded36/42" deck

Model875

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 875

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

Dimensions

Width	36 inches (91 cm)
Length	61 inches (154 cm)
Weight	530 lbs (240 kg)
Rear tire	22.5x8.00-12
Wheelbase	41.25 inches (104 cm)
Front tire	16x5.50-8
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

Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Category	Garden tractor
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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