Wheel Horse lawn tractors

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
Typegasoline
Power8 hp (6.0 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank3 gal (11.4 L)
Point gap0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM3600
SparkplugChampion J-8
Air cleanerdry element
Bore/Stroke2.94x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm)
Displacement304 cc (18.6 ci)
Engine modelKohler K181S
Oil capacity1.25 qts (1.2 L)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval25 h
Dimensions
Width36 inches (91 cm)
Height41 inches (104 cm)
Length69 inches (175 cm)
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Wheelbase45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Shipping weight540 lbs (244 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH24
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemalternator
Production
SeriesC Series
CategoryGarden tractor
Years produced1980 - 1983
Manufactured inSouth Bend, Indiana, USA
Attachments
Blade42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount Wheel Horse
Snowblower42 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 deck36 inches cutting width (91 cm), mid-mount Wheel Horse
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
ManufacturerWheel Horse
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Other features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical band brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
Front PTOindependent