Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse C-81
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 |