Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse C-185 Elec-Trak
The Wheel Horse C-185 Elec-Trak is an electric garden tractor produced from 1975 to 1977. It features an 18 hp General Electric electric motor, a 32-speed transmission with 32 forward and 16 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 39.5 inches and weighs 894 lbs. It was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA, and originally sold for $2,195 in 1975. The C-185 Elec-Trak includes a built-in 110V battery charger and offers optional sleeve hitch. Attachments include a 42-inch front-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, and an optional 30-inch rear tiller.
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ModelC-185 Elec-Trak
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-185 Elec-Trak
Engine
| Type | electric |
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| Power | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Manufacturer | General Electric |
Dimensions
| Width | 36.5 inches (92 cm) |
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| Height | 42.5 inches (107 cm) |
| Length | 74.4 inches (188 cm) |
| Weight | 894 lbs (405 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 39.5 inches (100 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Notes | The electric Wheel Horse C-185 Elec-Trak was equipped with a built-in 110V battery charger. |
| Series | C Series |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Original price | $2,195 (1975), $1,722 (1977) |
| Years produced | 1975 - 1977 |
Attachments
| Overview | 42" front-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | Liftelectric-lift ModelWheel Horse 6-0700 Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) Weight150 lbs (68 kg) |
| Additional | A 30-inch rear tiller was available, model 7-1270, that plugged into the rear 36V outlet (same as Brinly VV-100). |
| 42" Mower deck | Typefront-mount Wheel Horse 5-1700 Blades3-blade with electric lift Weight146 lbs (66 kg) Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) Cutting width42 inches (106 cm) |
| 42" Snow blower | Liftelectric-lift ModelWheel Horse 6-0740 Mountfront-mount Width42 inches (106 cm) Weight250 lbs (113 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | 32-speed |
|---|---|
| Gears | 32 forward and 16 reverse |
| Details | Seven forward and four reverse gears in four ranges. |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
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