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Wheel Horse Charger 12

Wheel Horse Charger 12 tractor
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The Wheel Horse Charger 12 is a garden tractor produced from 1968 to 1972 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301S 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Sunstrand belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 670 lbs, and uses 16x5.50-8 front tires and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks and a front-mount blade.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse Charger 12

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler K301S
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:2 gal (7.6 L)
Rated RPM:3600
Bore/Stroke:3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement:476 cc (29.07 ci)
Power (gross):12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Width:36 inches (91 cm)
Height:40 inches (101 cm)
Length:65 inches (165 cm)
Rear tire:23x8.50-12
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire:16x5.50-8
Height (hood):35 inches (88 cm)
Shipping weight:670 lbs (303 kg)
Ground clearance:7.25 inches (18 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Built in:South Bend, Indiana, USA
Years made:1968 - 1972

Attachments

Blade:Wheel Horse front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck:Wheel Horse 5-1362 (2-blade), Wheel Horse 5-7365 (3-blade), 36 inches (91 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck:Wheel Horse 5-1422 (3-blade), 42 inches (106 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck:Wheel Horse 5-1482 (3-blade), 48 inches (121 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Manufacturer:Sunstrand