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Wheel Horse B-80

Wheel Horse B-80 tractor
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The Wheel Horse B-80 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1977 as part of the B Series. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181S 304cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, with a fuel tank capacity of 1.5 gallons (5.7 L). The tractor was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It offers two transmission options: a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear used through 1975, and a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears introduced in 1976. The B-80 has a wheelbase of 43.5 inches early models and 45.5 inches for 1976-1977 models, weighs 540 lbs (244 kg), and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 22x7.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes features such as two-wheel drive, manual steering, an open operator station, and an optional sleeve hitch. The power take-off (PTO) is a mid PTO independent type with a manual dry disc clutch and pulley type mid PTO. Attachments available include 36" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade options, enhancing its versatility for garden tasks.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse B-80

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K181S
Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Bore/Stroke:2.94x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement:304 cc (18.6 ci)
Oil capacity:1 qts (0.9 L)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:33 inches (83 cm)
Height:40 inches (101 cm)
Length:65 inches (165 cm)
Weight:540 lbs (244 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:24
Battery volts:12

Production

Series:B Series
Built in:South Bend, Indiana, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Original price:$1,095 (1975), $1,395 (1976), $1,345 (1977)
Years produced:1974 - 1977

Attachments

Overview:36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade
42" Blade 6-2132: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 5-0622:36 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)
36" Mower deck 5-0722:36 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)
42" Snow blower 6-0202:42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, Clear height: 12 inches (30 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 164 lbs (74 kg)

Transmission

3-speed

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Notes:The original transmission, used through the 1975 production year of the B-80.

6-speed

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Notes:The two-range transmission was used on the B-80 beginning in 1976.
Options:3-speed gear, 6-speed gear

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