Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse C-125
The Wheel Horse C-125 is a garden tractor produced from 1980 to 1984 as part of the C Series. It 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 Eaton 1100 transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 600 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and pulley type. Attachments available include mid-mount mower decks (36", 42", 48"), snowblower, blade, and a front-end loader model Kick-Way 45-08210. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 15 amp alternator and 32 AH battery. The C-125 was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA by Wheel Horse.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-125
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 | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion H-10 |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| 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 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 41 inches (104 cm) |
| Length | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Shipping weight | 600 lbs (272 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 32 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Series | C Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
| Years produced | 1980 - 1984 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
| Snowblower | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
| Front-end loader | ModelKick-Way 45-08210 Loader Weight450 lbs (204 kg) (Weight without bucket) Dump angle47° Dump reach20 inches (50 cm) Bucket width40 inches (101 cm) Ground reach43 inches (109 cm) Height at pin76 inches (193 cm) Lift capacity350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg) Rollback angle12° Clearance dumped55 inches (139 cm) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, rear-discharge |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Notes | The Eaton hydrostatic was offered in 1980 and 1981. Additionally, a Sundstrand hydrostatic was used on some C-125 tractors in 1980, model code 01-12KS01. |
|---|---|
| Options | 6-speed gear, hydrostatic |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
| Hydrostatic type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Hydrostatic gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Gear transmission type | belt-driven gear |
| Gear transmission gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Hydrostatic oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Hydrostatic transmission | Eaton 1100 |
| Gear transmission oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |