Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse C-165
The Wheel Horse C-165 is a garden tractor produced from 1980 to 1984 as part of the C Series. It features a 16 hp Kohler K341AS 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a displacement of 588 cc. The tractor offers transmission options including a 6-speed gear and hydrostatic drive. It has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches and weighs 600 lbs. The C-165 includes mid PTO with manual clutch and pulley type. It supports various attachments such as mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader. The tractor is built in South Bend, Indiana, USA, and is designed for garden tractor applications with two-wheel drive and manual steering.
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ModelC-165
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-165
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 | 3600 |
| 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 |
Dimensions
| Width | 37 inches (93 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 41 inches (104 cm) |
| Length | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Weight | 600 lbs (272 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | C Series |
| Years produced | 1980 - 1984 |
| Manufactured in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
| Snowblower | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
| Front-end loader | ModelKick-Way 45-08210 Loader Weight450 lbs (204 kg) (Weight without bucket) Dump angle47° Bucket width40 inches (101 cm) Lift capacity350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg) Reach (dumped)20 inches (50 cm) Reach (ground)43 inches (109 cm) Rollback angle12° Height (at pin)76 inches (193 cm) Clearance (dumped)55 inches (139 cm) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, rear-discharge |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, right-discharge |
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 |
| Manufacturer (hydrostatic) | Eaton |
| Additional hydrostatic info | Sundstrand hydrostatic also used during the 1980 model year |
Other features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | manual |
| Location | Mid PTO |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |