Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse C-160

The Wheel Horse C-160 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1977 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features 16 horsepower engines from Tecumseh or Kohler, with options for a 6-speed gear or hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches and weighs between 600 and 640 pounds depending on transmission type. It includes two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The C-160 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader, making it versatile for garden and lawn tasks.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-160

Engine

Options	16HP Tecumseh 453cc 1-cyl gasoline, 16HP Kohler 588cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Kohler K341AS	gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled, Displacement 588 cc (35.89 ci), Bore/Stroke 3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm), Power (gross) 16 hp (11.9 kW), Rated RPM 3600, Oil capacity 1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Tecumseh HH160	gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft, Displacement 453 cc (27.66 ci), Bore/Stroke 3.5x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm), Power (gross) 16 hp (11.9 kW), Rated RPM 3600, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 2 qts (1.9 L)

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	640 lbs (290 kg)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Series	C Series
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Years made	1974 - 1977
Original price	$1,700 (1975 gear), $1,950 (1975 hydro), $2,145 (1977 gear), $2,445 (1977 hydro)

Attachments

42" Blade	Wheel Horse 6-2132, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 15.5 inches height (39 cm), 112 lbs (50 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Snow blower	Wheel Horse 6-6214, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, Clear height 12 inches (30 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, 179 lbs (81 kg)
Ark 508-QM Loader	350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 54° dump, 23 inches reach (dumped) (58 cm), 70.2 inches height (at pin) (178 cm), 49.5 inches clearance (dumped) (125 cm), weight 467 lbs (211 kg), Bucket width 40 inches (101 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse 5-0722, 36 inches (91 cm), Total width 46 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 120 lbs (54 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse 5-1011, 42 inches (106 cm), Total width 55 inches (139 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 120 lbs (54 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck	Wheel Horse 5-1211, 48 inches (121 cm), Total width 61 inches (154 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 150 lbs (68 kg)
36" mid-mount mower deck rear-discharge	Wheel Horse 5-0622, 36 inches (91 cm), Total width 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, Cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 112 lbs (50 kg)

Transmission

Options	6-speed gear, hydrostatic
Gear transmission	Manufacturer Wheel Horse, Type belt-driven gear, Gears 6 forward and 2 reverse, Oil capacity 2 qts (1.9 L)
Hydrostatic transmission	Manufacturer Sundstrand, Type belt-driven hydrostatic, Gears infinite forward and reverse

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