Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse Charger V7
The Wheel Horse Charger V7 is a garden tractor produced from 1968 to 1970 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 7 hp Tecumseh V70 gasoline engine with a 245 cc displacement and a belt-driven hydrostatic Eaton 6 transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a wheelbase of 42 inches, weighs 410 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 13x5.00-6 front and 18x8.50-8 rear. It includes a 1.5 gallon fuel tank and an electrical system with a 12-volt battery and alternator charging system. Attachments available include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, 42" front-mount blade, and 32" front-mount snowblower.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse Charger V7
Tires
| Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
| Lawn/turf front | 13x5.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh V70 |
| Power | 7 hp (5.2 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.75x2.53 inches (70 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 245 cc (15 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 32 inches (81 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 31 inches (78 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 410 lbs (185 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 36.5 inches (92 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 24 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 3 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years produced | 1968 - 1970 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 42" Blade | 42 inches width, front-mount, Wheel Horse |
| 32" Snowblower | 32 inches width, front-mount, Wheel Horse |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches cutting width, mid-mount Wheel Horse, manual lift |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton 6 |
| Description | hydrostatic |