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Wheel Horse C-161

Wheel Horse C-161 tractor
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The Wheel Horse C-161 is a garden tractor produced from 1978 to 1979 as part of the C Series. It was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 16 hp Kohler K341AS 588cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, with options for a 6-speed gear or hydrostatic transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It offers a sleeve hitch as an optional tractor hitch and an independent mid PTO with a manual dry disc clutch. The C-161 has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs between 600 to 640 pounds depending on transmission, and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, blades, and snowblowers, making it versatile for garden tractor tasks.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-161

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K341AS
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:3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm)
Displacement:588 cc (35.89 ci)
Oil capacity:1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross):16 hp (11.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:25 h

Variants

01-16KH81:UK model

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:$2,465 (1978 gear), $2,780 (1978 hydro)
Years produced:1978 - 1979

Attachments

Overview:36" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade
40" Blade 7-40BM01:mid-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), Angling 20°, 36 lbs (16 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Blade 6-42BC01:front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), Angling 30°, 112 lbs (50 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Mower deck 42-MS01:42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 132 lbs (59 kg)
48" Mower deck 48-MS01:48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 165 lbs (74 kg)
36" Mower deck 5-36MR01:36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm), 123 lbs (55 kg)
36" Mower deck 5-36MS01:36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm), 123 lbs (55 kg)
42" Mower deck 5-42MR01:42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm), 132 lbs (59 kg)
42" Snow blower 6-42ST01:42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 176 lbs (79 kg)

Transmission

Options:6-speed gear, hydrostatic

Gear transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil type:SAE 140 GL5
Manufacturer:Wheel Horse
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Oil change interval:100 h

Hydrostatic transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Oil type:SAE 10W-40
Manufacturer:Sundstrand
Oil capacity:5.5 qts (5.2 L)
Oil change interval:100 h

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate below the dashboard.

Dimensions & Tires

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
Gear Weight:600 lbs (272 kg)
Hydro Weight:640 lbs (290 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

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