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Wheel Horse C-81

Wheel Horse C-81 tractor
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The Wheel Horse C-81 is a garden tractor produced from 1978 to 1979 as part of the C Series. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181S 304cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. It includes a mid independent PTO with manual dry disc clutch. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 65 inch length, 36 inch width, 41 inch height, and a weight of 540 lbs. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Attachments available include 36" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blades. The C-81 was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA, with an original price of $1,465 in 1978.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-81

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K181S
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:3575
Bore/Stroke:2.94x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement:304 cc (18.6 ci)
Oil capacity:1.25 qts (1.2 L)
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12

Overview

Series:C Series
Built in:South Bend, Indiana, USA
Category:Garden tractor
Original price:$1,465 in 1978
Production years:1978 - 1979

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Attachments

Overview:36" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade
40" Blade 7-40BM01:mid-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), Angling 20°, 36 lbs (16 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Blade 6-42BC01:front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), Angling 30°, 112 lbs (50 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
36" Mower deck 5-36MR01:36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, rear-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm), 123 lbs (55 kg)
36" Mower deck 5-36MS01:36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.25 to 3.25 inch (3 to 8 cm), 123 lbs (55 kg)
42" Snow blower 6-42ST01:42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 176 lbs (79 kg)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse
Manufacturer:Wheel Horse
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch (Optional)

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate below the dashboard.

Dimensions & Tires

Width:36 inches (91 cm)
Height:41 inches (104 cm)
Length:65 inches (165 cm)
Weight:540 lbs (244 kg)
Rear tire:23x8.50-12
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire:16x6.50-8

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual dry disc
Mid PTO:independent
Mid PTO Type:pulley