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Wheel Horse C-161 Twin

Wheel Horse C-161 Twin tractor
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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

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