Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse Charger 12
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 |