Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse A-70
The Wheel Horse A-70 is a riding lawn mower from the A Series produced in 1976. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower has a mid PTO with an independent clutch and mechanical idler pulley. Dimensions include a 42 inch wheelbase, 66.5 inch length, 46 inch width, 41.5 inch height, and a weight of 350 lbs. Tires are sized 13x5.00-6 front and 15x6.00-6 rear. Attachments include a 30 inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift. Electrical system uses a 12 volt battery with 24 AH capacity and negative ground.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse A-70
Power
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 15x6.00-6 |
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| Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Briggs & Stratton 191702 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 318 cc (19.44 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 46 inches (116 cm) |
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| Height | 41.5 inches (105 cm) |
| Length | 66.5 inches (168 cm) |
| Weight | 350 lbs (158 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 42 inches (106 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery AH | 24 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
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| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
| Original price | $845 (1976 ), $895 (1977 ) |
Attachments
| Weight | 55 lbs (24 kg) |
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| Cutting width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
| 30" Mower deck | mid-mount Wheel Horse 5-30MS01, 1-blade with manual lift |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 517 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical idler pulley |
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| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |