Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse B-111
The Wheel Horse B-111 is a lawn tractor produced from 1978 to 1979 as part of the B Series. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, with options for 3-speed or 6-speed belt-driven gear transmissions. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 405 lbs, and is equipped with lawn/turf tires sized 13x6.50-6 front and 18x9.50-8 rear. It includes two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Attachments available include 36" and 42" mid-mount mower decks and a 42" front-mount blade.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse B-111
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 252707 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3500 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.438x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm) |
| Displacement | 399 cc (24.36 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 11 hp (8.2 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 37 inches (93 cm) |
| Length | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Weight | 405 lbs (183 kg) |
| Rear tire | 18x9.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Front tire | 13x6.50-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 24 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 3 |
Production
| Series | B Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Category | Lawn tractor |
| Original price | $1,050 in 1978 |
| Years produced | 1978 - 1979 |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | Wheel Horse 6-42BX01, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 65 lbs (29 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse 5-36XR01, 36 inches (91 cm), manual lift, rear-discharge, 108 lbs (48 kg) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse 5-42XR01, 42 inches (106 cm), manual lift, rear-discharge, 130 lbs (58 kg) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck (right discharge) | Wheel Horse 5-36XS01, 36 inches (91 cm), manual lift, right-discharge, 108 lbs (48 kg) |
Transmission
| Notes | The Foote 4000 was available on the Wheel Horse B-111 only during 1979 model year production. |
|---|---|
| Type 1 | belt-driven gear |
| Type 2 | belt-driven gear |
| Gears 1 | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Gears 2 | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil type 1 | SAE 90 GL5 |
| Oil capacity 1 | 0.75 qts (0.7 L) |
| Transmission 1 | Peerless 669 |
| Transmission 2 | Foote 4000 |
| Transmission options | 3-speed gear, 6-speed gear |