Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse C-145
The Wheel Horse C-145 is a garden tractor produced from 1980 to 1984 as part of the C Series. It features a 14 hp Kohler K321AS 512cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, with a fuel tank capacity of 3 gallons. Transmission options include a 6-speed gear and a hydrostatic Eaton 1100 with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 640 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and pulley type. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 15 amp alternator and 32 AH battery. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader with detailed specifications.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-145
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K321AS |
| 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) |
| Sparkplug | Champion H-10 |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.25 inches (89 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 512 cc (31.27 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Dimensions
| Width | 37 inches (93 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 41 inches (104 cm) |
| Length | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Shipping weight | 640 lbs (290 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 32 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | C Series |
| Years produced | 1980 - 1984 |
| Manufactured in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm) and 48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
| Front-end loader | Kick-Way 45-08210 Loader, 350 lbs lift (158 kg), 47° dump, 20 inches reach dumped (50 cm), 43 inches reach ground (109 cm), 12° rollback, 76 inches height at pin (193 cm), 55 inches clearance dumped (139 cm), weight 450 lbs (204 kg) without bucket, bucket width 40 inches (101 cm) |
| 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 throughout the production run. Additionally, a Sundstrand hydrostatic was used on some C-145 tractors in 1980, model code 01-14KS01. |
|---|---|
| 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 |