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Wheel Horse B-165

Wheel Horse B-165 tractor
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The Wheel Horse B-165 is a lawn tractor produced from 1980 to 1984 as part of the B Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 1.5 gallon fuel tank. Transmission options include a 5-speed gear transmission and a hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 380 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 13x6.50-6 front and 20x10.00-10 rear. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The PTO is mid-mounted and independent with a manual clutch. Attachments available include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck, a 37-inch snowblower, and a 42-inch front blade. The B-165 was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse B-165

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 402707
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Sparkplug:Champion RJ-12
Bore/Stroke:3.43x2.0625 inches (87 x 52 mm)
Displacement:655 cc (40 ci)
Oil capacity:1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross):16 hp (11.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:36 inches (91 cm)
Height:37 inches (93 cm)
Length:67 inches (170 cm)
Rear tire:20x10.00-10
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire:13x6.50-6
Shipping weight:380 lbs (172 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:3

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Series:B Series
Built in:South Bend, Indiana, USA
Years made:1980 - 1984

Attachments

Overview:42" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade

42" Blade

Mount:front-mount
Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Manufacturer:Wheel Horse

42" Mower deck

Type:mid-mount Wheel Horse
Cutting width:42 inches (106 cm)

37" Snow blower

Mount:front-mount
Width:37 inches (93 cm)
Manufacturer:Wheel Horse

Transmission

Options:5-speed gear, hydrostatic

Gear transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Peerless 801

Hydrostatic transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Model:Eaton 700

Serial numbers

1980:02-16BP01 (gear)
1981:02-16BP02 (gear), 02-16BP03 (gear)
1982:02-16BP04 (gear), 02-16BE01 (hydro)
1983:12-16BP01 (gear), 12-16BE01 (hydro)
1984:12-16BE02 (hydro)
Serial number plate location:right side of tractor

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:manual
Location:Mid PTO