Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse D-180
The Wheel Horse D-180 is a garden tractor produced from 1974 to 1975 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 18 horsepower Kohler K482S 783cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a Sundstrand shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and optional rear PTO. It weighs 1070 lbs and has a wheelbase of 50 inches. The D-180 supports various attachments including mower decks, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe, though some attachments were later removed due to warranty issues.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse D-180
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K482S |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposed |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5.75 gal (21.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 783 cc (47.8 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Overview
| Series | D Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Original price | $2,800 in 1975 |
| Production years | 1974 - 1975 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Notes | The 60-inch rear mower required the three-point hitch and rear PTO. A PTO-driven 50-inch tiller, model 7-1261, was offered for the D-series tractors. The tiller required the three-point and PTO. In late 1977, Wheel Horse removed the Ark 550 loader and Brantly 617A backhoe from their list of approved attachments due to high axle failure rates and warranty claims. |
|---|---|
| 56" Blade | Wheel Horse 6-1142, front-mount, 56 inches width (142 cm), 21 inches height (53 cm), angling 30°, 140 lbs (63 kg), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle |
| Ark 550 Loader | 500 lbs lift (full at pin) (226 kg), 45° dump, 24 inches reach (dumped) (60 cm), 83 inches height (at pin) (210 cm), 66 inches clearance (dumped) (167 cm), bucket width 40 inches (101 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm) |
| 48" Snow blower | Wheel Horse 6-7452, 48 inches width (121 cm), single-stage, clear height 16 inches (40 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift, 225 lbs (102 kg) |
| Brantly 617A Backhoe | Backhoe type Brantly 617A Backhoe, weight 775 lbs (351 kg), transport height 72 inches (182 cm), bucket width 8 inches (20 cm), 13 inches (33 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth 72 inches (182 cm), reach from pivot 108 inches (274 cm), swing arc 135°, bucket force 3000 lbs (1360 kg), dipperstick force 1560 lbs (707 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse 5-1221, 48 inches (121 cm), total width 61 inches (154 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 150 lbs (68 kg) |
| 60" rear-mount mower deck | Wheel Horse 5-0901, 60 inches (152 cm), total width 67 inches (170 cm), rear-mount, 3-blade, hydraulic lift, rear-discharge, cut height 1 to 6 inch (2 to 15 cm), 350 lbs (158 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sundstrand |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 (Optional) |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 45 inches (114 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Length | 75.5 inches (191 cm) |
| Weight | 1070 lbs (485 kg) |
| Rear tire | 27x12.00-12 |
| Wheelbase | 50 inches (127 cm) |
| Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
| Ag rear tire | 26x12.00-12 or 27x12.00-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear tire | 27x12.00-12 |
| Lawn/turf front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent (Optional) |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |