Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse C-121
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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ModelC-121
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 | Liftmanual-lift Mountmid-mount Width40 inches (101 cm) Weight36 lbs (16 kg) Angling20° Angle controlmanual-angle |
| 42" Blade 6-42BC01 | Liftmanual-lift Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) Weight112 lbs (50 kg) Angling30° Angle controlmanual-angle |
| 42" Mower deck 42-MS01 | Liftmanual lift Blades3-blade Weight132 lbs (59 kg) Dischargeright-discharge Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) Cutting width42 inches (106 cm) |
| 48" Mower deck 48-MS01 | Liftmanual lift Blades3-blade Weight165 lbs (74 kg) Dischargeright-discharge Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) Cutting width48 inches (121 cm) |
| 36" Mower deck 5-36MR01 | Liftmanual lift Blades3-blade Weight123 lbs (55 kg) Dischargerear-discharge Cut height1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm) Cutting width36 inches (91 cm) |
| 36" Mower deck 5-36MS01 | Liftmanual lift Blades3-blade Weight123 lbs (55 kg) Dischargeright-discharge Cut height1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm) Cutting width36 inches (91 cm) |
| 42" Mower deck 5-42MR01 | Liftmanual lift Blades3-blade Weight132 lbs (59 kg) Dischargerear-discharge Cut height1.5 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm) Cutting width42 inches (106 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower 6-42ST01 | Liftmanual-lift Typesingle-stage Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) Weight176 lbs (79 kg) |
Transmission
| Options | 6-speed gear, hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gear transmission | Typebelt-driven gear Gears6 forward and 2 reverse ModelWheel Horse 103916 Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Hydrostatic transmission | Typebelt-driven hydrostatic Gearsinfinite forward and reverse ManufacturerSundstrand Oil capacity5.5 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 |