Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 8HP 4-Speed
The Wheel Horse 8HP 4-Speed is a garden tractor built in 1973 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 8 horsepower engine available in Tecumseh or Kohler variants, a 3 forward and 1 reverse gear belt-driven transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 43.5 inches, weighs 570 lbs, and uses 15x6.00-6 front and 20x8.00-10 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 8HP 4-Speed
Tires
| Rear tire | 20x8.00-10 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 20x8.00-10 |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Kohler K181S | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
|---|---|
| Power Kohler | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Tecumseh V80 | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
| Engine options | 8HP Tecumseh 305cc 1-cyl gasoline, 8HP Kohler 304cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Power Tecumseh | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM Kohler | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke Kohler | 2.94x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm) |
| Rated RPM Tecumseh | 3600 |
| Displacement Kohler | 304 cc (18.6 ci) |
| Oil capacity Kohler | 1 qts (0.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke Tecumseh | 3.0625x2.531 inches (78 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement Tecumseh | 305 cc (18.65 ci) |
| Oil capacity Tecumseh | 1 qts (0.9 L) |
| Starter volts Tecumseh | 12 |
Variants
| 1-0120 | 4-speed Kohler |
|---|---|
| 1-0276 | 4-speed Techumseh |
| 1-0277 | 4-speed Techumseh |
| 1-0370 | 8-speed Kohler |
Dimensions
| Width | 33 inches (83 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 43.5 inches (110 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 33 inches (83 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 570 lbs (258 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 5.125 inches (13 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
| 36" Mower deck | Type mid-mount Wheel Horse, 3-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm) |
|---|
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Transmission | Wheel Horse |
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