Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse B-165
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 | Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) ManufacturerWheel Horse |
| 42" Mower deck | Typemid-mount Wheel Horse Cutting width42 inches (106 cm) |
| 37" Snow blower | Mountfront-mount Width37 inches (93 cm) ManufacturerWheel Horse |
Transmission
| Options | 5-speed gear, hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gear transmission | Typebelt-driven gear Gears5 forward and 1 reverse ModelPeerless 801 |
| Hydrostatic transmission | Typebelt-driven hydrostatic Gearsinfinite forward and reverse ModelEaton 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 |