Wheel Horse B-81

The Wheel Horse B-81 is a lawn tractor produced from 1978 to 1979 as part of the B Series. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, with a fuel tank capacity of 1.5 gallons (5.7 L). The tractor offers transmission options including a 3-speed and a 6-speed gear, with Peerless 669 and Foote 4000 transmissions used in different production years. It has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches (115 cm), weighs 400 lbs (181 kg), and rides on 13x5.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 24 AH capacity and a 3 amp charging system. Attachments available include 36" mid-mount mower decks and a 42" front-mount blade. The B-81 was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA, and originally sold for $945 in 1978.