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Wheel Horse C-85

Wheel Horse C-85 tractor
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The Wheel Horse C-85 is a garden tractor produced from 1980 to 1983 as part of the C Series. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181S 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 304 cc displacement. The tractor has a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The C-85 includes an open operator station and an independent front PTO with manual clutch. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 69 inch length, 36 inch width, and 41 inch height, weighing 540 lbs. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Electrical system features a 12 volt battery with alternator charging at 15 amps. Attachments available include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, 42" front-mount blade and snowblower, and a Kick-Way 45-08210 front-end loader with 350 lbs lift capacity.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse C-85

Engine

Type:gasoline
Power:8 hp (6.0 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:3 gal (11.4 L)
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:3600
Sparkplug:Champion J-8
Air cleaner:dry element
Bore/Stroke:2.94x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement:304 cc (18.6 ci)
Engine model:Kohler K181S
Oil capacity:1.25 qts (1.2 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:25 h

Dimensions

Width:36 inches (91 cm)
Height:41 inches (104 cm)
Length:69 inches (175 cm)
Rear tire:23x8.50-12
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire:16x6.50-8
Shipping weight:540 lbs (244 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:24
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:alternator

Production

Series:C Series
Category:Garden tractor
Years produced:1980 - 1983
Manufactured in:South Bend, Indiana, USA

Attachments

Blade:42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount Wheel Horse
Snowblower:42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount Wheel Horse

Front-end loader

Model:Kick-Way 45-08210 Loader
Weight:450 lbs (204 kg) (Weight without bucket)
Dump angle:47°
Dump reach:20 inches (50 cm)
Bucket width:40 inches (101 cm)
Ground reach:43 inches (109 cm)
Height at pin:76 inches (193 cm)
Lift capacity:350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg)
Rollback angle:12°
Clearance dumped:55 inches (139 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck:36 inches cutting width (91 cm), mid-mount Wheel Horse

Transmission

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

Other features

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:manual
Front PTO:independent

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