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Wheel Horse 8HP

Wheel Horse 8HP tractor
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The Wheel Horse 8HP is a 1973 garden tractor built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181S 304cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and comes with a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with a 3-blade manual lift. It rides on 16x5.50-8 front tires and 23x7.50-12 rear tires. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 65 inch length, 35 inch width, and weighs 590 lbs. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 8HP

Tires

Rear tire:23x7.50-12
Front tire:16x5.50-8

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K181S
Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Rated RPM:3600
Bore/Stroke:2.94x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement:304 cc (18.6 ci)
Oil capacity:1 qts (0.9 L)
Starter volts:12

Variants

1-0120:4-speed Kohler
1-0276:4-speed Techumseh
1-0277:4-speed Techumseh
1-0370:8-speed Kohler

Dimensions

Width:35 inches (88 cm)
Length:65 inches (165 cm)
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Height (hood):35 inches (88 cm)
Shipping weight:590 lbs (267 kg)
Ground clearance:6.75 inches (17 cm)
Height (steering wheel):39 inches (99 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

Attachments

Cutting width:36 inches (91 cm)
36" Mower deck:mid-mount Wheel Horse, 3-blade with manual lift

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Model:Wheel Horse 5086
Details:Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low/high).
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)