Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse A-80
The Wheel Horse A-80 is a 1975 lawn tractor manufactured by Wheel Horse. It features an 8 hp Tecumseh VM80 gasoline engine with a 305 cc displacement and a 3-speed Peerless 648 belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO with an independent pulley type clutch. The A-80 was originally priced at $699 for the recoil start version and $925 for the electric start version. It has a wheelbase of 42.5 inches, length of 56.5 inches, width of 30.5 inches, height of 36.5 inches, and a shipping weight of 495 lbs. Tires are sized 13x5.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 32" mid-mount mower deck and a 42" front-mount blade.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse A-80
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh VM80 |
| Starter | manual recoil, electric Optional |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Sparkplug | Champion J8C |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.0625x2.5313 inches (78 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 305 cc (18.65 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1 qts (0.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| A-80E | electric start |
|---|---|
| A-80R | recoil start |
Dimensions
| Width | 30.5 inches (77 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 36.5 inches (92 cm) |
| Length | 56.5 inches (143 cm) |
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
| Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
| Shipping weight | 495 lbs (224 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
|---|---|
| Original price | $699 (1975 recoil), $925 (1975 electric) |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | Wheel Horse 6-7123, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15.5 inches height (39 cm), Angling 30°, 94 lbs (42 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 32" mid-mount mower deck | mid-mount Wheel Horse 5-0212, 2-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 32 inches (81 cm), Weight 60 lbs (27 kg), Overall width 41.5 inches (105 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 648 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |