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Wheel Horse A-51

Wheel Horse A-51 tractor
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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)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 724A

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical idler pulley
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO

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