Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse B-100
The Wheel Horse B-100 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1977 as part of the B Series. It features a 10 hp Kohler K241AS 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with 391 cc displacement. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a wheelbase of 43.5 inches early models and 45.5 inches for 1976 and 1977 models, weighs 590 lbs, and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 22x7.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. The B-100 includes features such as two-wheel drive, manual steering, an open operator station, and an optional sleeve hitch. Power take-off is mid PTO independent with a manual dry disc clutch and pulley type. Attachments available include 36" mid-mount mower decks (right and rear discharge), a 42" front-mount blade, and a 42" single-stage snow blower.
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ModelB-100
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse B-100
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K241AS |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.88 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 391 cc (23.9 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 V |
Dimensions
| Width | 33 inches (83 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Length | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Weight | 590 lbs (267 kg) |
| Rear tire | 22x7.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 43.5 inches (early), 45.5 inches (late, 1976 and 1977 model years) (110 cm, 115 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 32 AH |
| Battery volts | 12 V |
Production
| Series | B Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Original price | $1,450 (1975), $1,645 (1977) |
| Years produced | 1974 - 1977 |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15.5 inches height (39 cm), angling 30°, 179 lbs (81 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 42" Snow blower | 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, clear height 12 inches (30 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 164 lbs (74 kg) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm), total width 46 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), weight 120 lbs (54 kg) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck rear-discharge | 36 inches (91 cm), total width 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), weight 112 lbs (50 kg) |
Transmission
| Options | 6-speed gear, hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Hydrostatic | Typebelt-driven hydrostatic Gearsinfinite forward and reverse ModelSundstrand 90-1136 |
| 6-speed gear | Typebelt-driven gear Gears6 forward and 2 reverse ModelWheel Horse 5091 |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
|---|
Operator station
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Station | Open operator station |
| Steering | Manual steering |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual dry disc |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |