Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse C-120
The Wheel Horse C-120 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1977 as part of the C Series. It was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. The tractor features a 12 hp Kohler K301AS 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, with a 3-gallon fuel tank. Transmission options include a 6-speed gear transmission and a hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, length of 65 inches, width of 36 inches, and height of 41 inches. It weighs between 600 lbs (gear) and 630 lbs (hydro). Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The tractor offers a sleeve hitch as an optional tractor hitch and an independent mid PTO with manual dry disc clutch. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader options.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-120
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301AS |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.38x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 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 |
| Weight (gear) | 600 lbs (272 kg) |
| Weight (hydro) | 630 lbs (285 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | C Series |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Original price | $1,650 (1975), $1,695 (1976), $1,845 (1977 gear), $2,045 (1977 hydro) |
| Years produced | 1974 - 1977 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Liftmanual-lift Anglemanual-angle ModelWheel Horse 6-2132 Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) Height15.5 inches (39 cm) Weight112 lbs (50 kg) |
| 42" Snow blower | Liftmanual-lift Typesingle-stage ModelWheel Horse 6-6214 Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) Weight179 lbs (81 kg) Clear height12 inches (30 cm) |
| Ark 508-QM Loader | Weight467 lbs (211 kg) Dump angle54° Bucket width40 inches (101 cm), 48 inches (121 cm) Lift capacity350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg) Reach (dumped)23 inches (58 cm) Height (at pin)70.2 inches (178 cm) Clearance (dumped)49.5 inches (125 cm) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | [object Object],[object Object] |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Liftmanual lift ModelWheel Horse 5-1011 Blades3-blade Weight120 lbs (54 kg) Dischargeright-discharge Cut height1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm) Total width55 inches (139 cm) Cutting width42 inches (106 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Liftmanual lift ModelWheel Horse 5-1211 Blades3-blade Weight150 lbs (68 kg) Dischargeright-discharge Cut height1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm) Total width61 inches (154 cm) Cutting width48 inches (121 cm) |
Transmission
| Options | 6-speed gear, hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gear transmission | Typebelt-driven gear Gears6 forward and 2 reverse ManufacturerWheel Horse Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Hydrostatic transmission | Typebelt-driven hydrostatic Gearsinfinite forward and reverse ManufacturerSundstrand |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual dry disc |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |