Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse A-85
The Wheel Horse A-85 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1976 to 1977 as part of the A Series by Wheel Horse. It features a General Electric electric engine, a 5-speed transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower has an open operator station and an independent mid PTO. Dimensions include a 36.75 inch wheelbase, 53 inch length, 43 inch height, and a weight of 468 lbs. It rides on 11x4.00-5 front tires and 13x6.50-6 rear tires. Electrical system includes 3 batteries at 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 32 inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, cutting width of 32 inches, and adjustable cut height from 1.5 to 3.5 inches.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse A-85
Tires
| Rear tire | 13x6.50-6 |
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| Front tire | 11x4.00-5 |
Engine
| Engine Detail | General Electric electric |
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Dimensions
| Height | 43 inches (109 cm) |
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| Length | 53 inches (134 cm) |
| Weight | 468 lbs (212 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 36.75 inches (93 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 3 |
| 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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| Series | A Series |
| Original price | $895 in 1976 |
| Years produced | 1976 - 1977 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Wheel Horse 5-32MS01 |
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| Blades | 2-blade with manual lift |
| Weight | 59 lbs (26 kg) |
| Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm) |
| Mower deck | 32" mid-mount mower deck |
| Cutting width | 32 inches (81 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | 5-speed |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
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| Operation | independent |