Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse C-175
The Wheel Horse C-175 is a garden tractor produced from 1980 to 1984 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 17 hp Kohler KT17 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, with a fuel tank capacity of 3 gallons. Transmission options include a 6-speed gear and a hydrostatic Eaton 1100 with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs between 570 to 600 pounds depending on transmission, and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a 15 amp alternator. The C-175 offers a mid PTO with manual clutch and pulley type. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and a front-end loader with a 350 lbs lift capacity. Controls include brake, forward/reverse, throttle, and parking brake.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-175
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler KT17 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Sparkplug | BL-15Y |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Dimensions
| Width | 37 inches (93 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 41 inches (104 cm) |
| Length | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x9.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Gear Shipping weight | 570 lbs (258 kg) |
| Hydro Shipping weight | 600 lbs (272 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 32 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | C Series |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Years produced | 1980 - 1984 |
Attachments
| Blade | 48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
| Front-end loader | Kick-Way 45-08210 Loader, 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 47° dump, 20 inches reach (dumped) (50 cm), 43 inches reach (ground) (109 cm), 12° rollback, 76 inches height (at pin) (193 cm), 55 inches clearance (dumped) (139 cm), weight: 450 lbs (204 kg) without bucket, Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) |
| 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
| Notes | The Eaton hydrostatic was used through the production run of the C-175. A Sundstrand 90 hydrostatic was also used during the 1980 production year, identified by tractor model code 01-17KS02. |
|---|---|
| Options | 6-speed gear, hydrostatic |
| Controls | Brake, Forward/reverse, Throttle, Parking brake |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
| Hydrostatic type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
| Hydrostatic gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Gear transmission type | belt-driven gear |
| Gear transmission gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Hydrostatic oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Hydrostatic transmission | Eaton 1100 |
| Gear transmission oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
|---|---|
| Clutch | manual |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
| PTO operation | independent |