Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse A-51

The Wheel Horse A-51 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1978 to 1982 as part of the A Series by Wheel Horse. It features a 5 hp Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The mower has a 5-speed belt-driven Peerless 724A transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It includes a mid PTO with an independent mechanical idler pulley clutch. Dimensions include a 40.4 inch wheelbase, 54 inch length, 40 inch height at the steering wheel, and a shipping weight of 339 lbs. Tires are sized 11x4.50-5 front and 13x6.50-6 rear. Attachments available include a 32 inch mid-mount mower deck and a 38 inch front-mount blade.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse A-51

Power

Power (gross)	5 hp (3.7 kW)

Tires

Rear tire	13x6.50-6
Front tire	11x4.50-5

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 130902
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke	2.5625x2.4375 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Displacement	206 cc (12.57 ci)
Starter type	manual recoil
Power (gross)	5 hp (3.7 kW)

Dimensions

Length	54 inches (137 cm)
Weight	339 lbs (153 kg)
Wheelbase	40.4 inches (102 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	40 inches (101 cm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Riding lawn mower
Series	A Series
Original price	$550 in 1978
Years produced	1978 - 1982

Attachments

Blade	38" front-mount Wheel Horse, 38 inches width (96 cm)
32" mid-mount mower deck	mid-mount Wheel Horse, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 32 inches (81 cm), Overall width 40.5 inches (102 cm)

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