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Wheel Horse C-121

Wheel Horse C-121 tractor
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The Wheel Horse C-121 is a garden tractor produced from 1978 to 1979 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 by Sundstrand. 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). The C-121 has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Optional sleeve hitch is available. The PTO is a mid independent type with a manual dry disc clutch and pulley mid PTO. Attachments include various mower decks, blades, and snow blowers suitable for garden tractor use.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-121

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K301AS
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:3.38x3.25 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
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:$2,075 (1978 gear), $2,310 (1978 hydro)
Years produced:1978 - 1979

Attachments

Overview:36" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade

40" Blade 7-40BM01

Lift:manual-lift
Mount:mid-mount
Width:40 inches (101 cm)
Weight:36 lbs (16 kg)
Angling:20°
Angle control:manual-angle

42" Blade 6-42BC01

Lift:manual-lift
Mount:front-mount
Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Weight:112 lbs (50 kg)
Angling:30°
Angle control:manual-angle

42" Mower deck 42-MS01

Lift:manual lift
Blades:3-blade
Weight:132 lbs (59 kg)
Discharge:right-discharge
Cut height:1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cutting width:42 inches (106 cm)

48" Mower deck 48-MS01

Lift:manual lift
Blades:3-blade
Weight:165 lbs (74 kg)
Discharge:right-discharge
Cut height:1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cutting width:48 inches (121 cm)

36" Mower deck 5-36MR01

Lift:manual lift
Blades:3-blade
Weight:123 lbs (55 kg)
Discharge:rear-discharge
Cut height:1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Cutting width:36 inches (91 cm)

36" Mower deck 5-36MS01

Lift:manual lift
Blades:3-blade
Weight:123 lbs (55 kg)
Discharge:right-discharge
Cut height:1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Cutting width:36 inches (91 cm)

42" Mower deck 5-42MR01

Lift:manual lift
Blades:3-blade
Weight:132 lbs (59 kg)
Discharge:rear-discharge
Cut height:1.5 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm)
Cutting width:42 inches (106 cm)

42" Snow blower 6-42ST01

Lift:manual-lift
Type:single-stage
Mount:front-mount
Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Weight:176 lbs (79 kg)

Transmission

Options:6-speed gear, hydrostatic

Gear transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Model:Wheel Horse 103916
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)

Hydrostatic transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Manufacturer:Sundstrand
Oil capacity:5.5 qts (5.2 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual dry disc
Mid PTO:independent
Mid PTO Type:pulley

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