Wheel Horse B-80

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.