Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse B-85
The Wheel Horse B-85 is a 1982 lawn tractor manufactured by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a Peerless 601 belt-driven 5-speed transmission with 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and rides on 13x6.50-6 front and 20x10.00-10 rear lawn/turf tires. Dimensions are 67 inches long, 36 inches wide, and 37 inches high. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse B-85
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Power | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder vertical-shaft-valve |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 318 cc (19.44 ci) |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton 191707 |
| Oil capacity | 1.125 qts (1.1 L) |
| 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 |
| Front tire | 13x6.50-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
| Original price | $1,745 in 1982 |
Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 37 inches width (93 cm), front-mount |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, rear-discharge or right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Peerless 601 |
Other features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |