Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse B-60

The Wheel Horse B-60 is a garden tractor produced from 1976 to 1977 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 7 hp Kohler K161T 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a displacement of 266 cc. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is equipped with a 1.5 gallon fuel tank and a 12-volt electrical system with negative ground. The B-60 has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 505 lbs, and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 22x7.50-12 rear tires. It offers an independent mid PTO with a manual dry disc clutch and a pulley type mid PTO. Optional sleeve hitch is available. Attachments include 36" mid-mount mower decks, 42" blade, and 42" snow blower, making it versatile for lawn and garden tasks.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse B-60

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler K161T
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Bore/Stroke	2.875x2.5 inches (73 x 64 mm)
Displacement	266 cc (16.25 ci)
Power (gross)	7 hp (5.2 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	33 inches (83 cm)
Height	40 inches (101 cm)
Length	65 inches (165 cm)
Weight	505 lbs (229 kg)
Rear tire	22x7.50-12
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire	16x6.50-8

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Series	B Series
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Original price	$995 (1976), $1,095 (1977)
Years produced	1976 - 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
36" mower deck	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), 112 lbs (50 kg)
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), 120 lbs (54 kg)

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