Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse C-161 Twin
The Wheel Horse C-161 Twin is a garden tractor produced from 1978 to 1979 as part of the C Series. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal shaft design. The tractor was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA, and was available with either a 6-speed gear transmission or a hydrostatic transmission. It has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches and weighs between 565 to 605 pounds depending on the transmission. The C-161 Twin supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and blades, making it versatile for lawn and garden tasks.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-161 Twin
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 401407 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3300 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.438x2.156 inches (87 x 55 mm) |
| Displacement | 655 cc (40 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
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) | 565 lbs (256 kg) |
| Weight (hydro) | 605 lbs (274 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
Production
| Series | C Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years made | 1978 - 1979 |
| Original price | $2,675 (1978 gear), $2,990 (1978 hydro) |
Attachments
| 40" Blade | Wheel Horse 7-40BM01, mid-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), Angling 20°, 36 lbs (16 kg), manual-lift (gear), hydraulic-lift (hydro), manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Wheel Horse 6-42BC01, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), Angling 30°, 112 lbs (50 kg), manual-lift (gear), hydraulic-lift (hydro), manual-angle |
| 42" Snow blower | Wheel Horse 6-42ST01, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift (gear), hydraulic-lift (hydro), 176 lbs (79 kg) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse 5-36MR01, 36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift (gear), hydraulic lift (hydro), rear-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm), 123 lbs (55 kg) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse 5-42MR01, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift (gear), hydraulic lift (hydro), rear-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm), 132 lbs (59 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse 48-MS01, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift (gear), hydraulic lift (hydro), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 165 lbs (74 kg) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck (right discharge) | Wheel Horse 5-36MS01, 36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift (gear), hydraulic lift (hydro), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm), 123 lbs (55 kg) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck (right discharge) | Wheel Horse 42-MS01, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift (gear), hydraulic lift (hydro), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm), 132 lbs (59 kg) |
Transmission
| Options | 6-speed gear, hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Type (gear) | belt-driven gear |
| Gears (gear) | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Type (hydrostatic) | belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Gears (hydrostatic) | infinite forward and reverse |
| Manufacturer (gear) | Wheel Horse |
| Oil capacity (gear) | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Manufacturer (hydrostatic) | Sundstrand |
| Oil capacity (hydrostatic) | 5.5 qts (5.2 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual dry disc |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |