Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 8HP
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) |