Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse C-100
The Wheel Horse C-100 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1975 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 10 hp Kohler K241AS 391cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. It includes a mid PTO with manual dry disc clutch and pulley type. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 65 inch length, 36 inch width, and 41 inch height, weighing 625 lbs. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Attachments available include various mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade. The original price was $1,350 in 1975.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-100
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K241AS |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.88 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 391 cc (23.9 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 41 inches (104 cm) |
| Length | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Shipping weight | 625 lbs (283 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
| Original price | $1,350 in 1975 |
| Years produced | 1974 - 1975 |
Attachments
| Other | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Wheel Horse 6-2132, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15.5 inches height (39 cm), 112 lbs (50 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 42" Snow blower | Wheel Horse 6-6214, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, Clear height: 12 inches (30 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 179 lbs (81 kg) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse 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), 120 lbs (54 kg) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse 5-1011, 42 inches (106 cm), Total width: 55 inches (139 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 120 lbs (54 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse 5-1211, 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 61 inches (154 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 150 lbs (68 kg) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck rear-discharge | Wheel Horse 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), 112 lbs (50 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Model | Wheel Horse 5091 |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1974 | 1-0390 |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 1-0391 |
Steering and Drive
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual dry disc |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |