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Wheel Horse Charger V8

Wheel Horse Charger V8 tractor
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The Wheel Horse Charger V8 is a garden tractor produced from 1969 to 1970 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 8 hp gasoline engine option from either Tecumseh or Kohler, a belt-driven hydrostatic Eaton 6 transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and a two-wheel drive mechanical system with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 42 inches, weighs 497 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x8.00-10 rear. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 32" front-mount snowblower. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a 10 amp alternator charging system.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse Charger V8

Engine

Fuel tank:1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Kohler KV181S:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, Displacement 304 cc (18.6 ci), Bore/Stroke 2.9375x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm), Power 8 hp (6.0 kW), Rated RPM 3600
Tecumseh VH80:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, Displacement 389 cc (23.75 ci), Bore/Stroke 3.3125x2.75 inches (84 x 70 mm), Power 8 hp (6.0 kW), Rated RPM 3600, Starter volts 12
Engine options:8HP Tecumseh 389cc 1-cyl gasoline, 8HP Kohler 304cc 1-cyl gasoline

Dimensions

Width:32 inches (81 cm)
Length:60 inches (152 cm)
Rear tire:20x8.00-10
Wheelbase:42 inches (106 cm)
Front tire:15x6.00-6
Height (hood):32.5 inches (82 cm)
Shipping weight:497 lbs (225 kg)
Ground clearance:5.625 inches (14 cm)
Height (steering wheel):37.25 inches (94 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:24
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:10
Charging system:alternator

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Built in:South Bend, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer:Wheel Horse
Years produced:1969 - 1970

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
42" Blade:front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
32" Snowblower:front-mount, 32 inches width (81 cm)
36" mid-mount mower deck:manual lift, 36 inches (91 cm) cutting width

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Transmission:Eaton 6