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Wheel Horse A-81

Wheel Horse A-81 tractor
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The Wheel Horse A-81 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1978 to 1984 as part of the A Series by Wheel Horse. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed Peerless 724A belt-driven transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower includes a mid PTO with an independent mechanical idler pulley clutch. Dimensions include a 40.4 inch wheelbase, 54 inch length, and 41 inch height at the steering wheel, with a shipping weight of 365 lbs. Tires are sized 13x5.0-6 front and 15x6.0-6 rear. Attachments include a 32 inch mid-mount mower deck and a 38 inch front-mount blade. The serial number plate is located on the front of the engine compartment below the seat.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse A-81

Tires

Rear tire:15x6.0-6
Front tire:13x5.0-6
Lawn/turf rear:15x6.0-6
Lawn/turf front:13x5.0-6

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 191707
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

Length:54 inches (137 cm)
Weight:365 lbs (165 kg)
Wheelbase:40.4 inches (102 cm)
Shipping weight:365 lbs (165 kg)
Height (steering wheel):41 inches (104 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Riding lawn mower
Series:A Series
Years made:1978 - 1984
Original price:$845 in 1978

Attachments

Blade:38" front-mount Wheel Horse, 38 inches width (96 cm)
32" mid-mount mower deck:Type: 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

Miscellaneous

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station
Serial number location:Serial number plate on the front of the engine compartment, below the seat

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:mechanical idler pulley
Location:Mid PTO

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