Wheel Horse C-85
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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ModelC-85
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 | ModelKick-Way 45-08210 Loader Weight450 lbs (204 kg) (Weight without bucket) Dump angle47° Dump reach20 inches (50 cm) Bucket width40 inches (101 cm) Ground reach43 inches (109 cm) Height at pin76 inches (193 cm) Lift capacity350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg) Rollback angle12° Clearance dumped55 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 |
