Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse C-101

The Wheel Horse C-101 is a garden tractor produced from 1978 to 1979 as part of the C Series. It features a 10 hp Kohler K241AS 391cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 590 lbs, and was originally priced at $1,780 in 1978. It offers an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. The C-101 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, blades, and snow blowers, making it versatile for garden tractor tasks.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-101

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler K241AS
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Point gap	0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM	3400
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)
Weight	590 lbs (267 kg)
Rear tire	23x8.50-12
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire	16x6.50-8

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Series	C Series
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Original price	$1,780 in 1978
Years produced	1978 - 1979

Attachments

42" Snow blower	Wheel Horse 6-42ST01, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 176 lbs (79 kg)
40" Blade (mid-mount)	Wheel Horse 7-40BM01, 40 inches width (101 cm), Angling 20°, 36 lbs (16 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Blade (front-mount)	Wheel Horse 6-42BC01, 42 inches width (106 cm), Angling 30°, 112 lbs (50 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
36" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse 5-36MR01, 36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm), 123 lbs (55 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse 5-42MR01, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm), 132 lbs (59 kg)
36" mid-mount mower deck (right discharge)	Wheel Horse 5-36MS01, 36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm), 123 lbs (55 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck (right discharge)	Wheel Horse 42-MS01, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 132 lbs (59 kg)