Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse A-81
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 |