Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse C-161
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 |
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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 | Typebelt-driven gear Gears6 forward and 2 reverse Oil typeSAE 140 GL5 ManufacturerWheel Horse Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L) Oil change interval100 h |
| Hydrostatic transmission | Typebelt-driven hydrostatic Gearsinfinite forward and reverse Oil typeSAE 10W-40 ManufacturerSundstrand Oil capacity5.5 qts (5.2 L) Oil change interval100 h |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
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Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number plate below the dashboard. |
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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 |