Wheel Horse A-50
The Wheel Horse A-50 is a riding lawn mower introduced in 1975 as part of the A Series by Wheel Horse. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh V70 gasoline engine with a 245 cc displacement and electric starter. The mower has a 2-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 forward and reverse gears. It rides on 4.10x3.50-4 front tires and 4.10x3.50-6 rear tires, with a wheelbase of 37 inches and weighs 290 lbs. The mower includes a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift. It has a mid PTO with an independent mechanical idler pulley clutch and a pulley type mid PTO. The electrical system is 12 volts with a negative ground. The A-50 is related to the Wheel Horse A-70 model introduced in 1976.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse A-50
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh V70 |
| Power | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 0.5 gal (1.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.75x2.53 inches (70 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 245 cc (15 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Height | 38 inches (96 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Weight | 290 lbs (131 kg) |
| Rear tire | 4.10x3.50-6 |
| Wheelbase | 37 inches (93 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.10x3.50-4 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Series | A Series |
| Original price | $599 in 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Wheel Horse 5-0102 |
|---|---|
| Blades | 1-blade with manual lift |
| Mower deck | 26" mid-mount mower deck |
| Cutting width | 26 inches (66 cm) |
| Overall width | 36.5 inches (92 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and reverse |
| Model | Wheel Horse 5056 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical idler pulley |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |
