Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse E-81
The Wheel Horse E-81 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1979 to 1983 as part of the E Series. It features an electric engine, a Peerless 724A belt-driven transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The mower has a wheelbase of 41 inches, length of 54 inches, and weighs 390 lbs with the mower deck attached. It rides on 13x5.00-6 front and 15x6.00-6 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system includes 3 batteries at 12 volts and 90 AH capacity with negative ground. The mower comes equipped with a 32-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades. It was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA, and originally sold for $1,230 in 1981.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse E-81
Engine
| Type | electric |
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Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Length | 54 inches (137 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 390 lbs (176 kg) Weight with mower deck |
| Rear tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Wheelbase | 41 inches (104 cm) |
| Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches (104 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 3 |
| Battery AH | 90 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Series | E Series |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Model code | 03-08EP01 |
| Original price | $1,230 in 1981 |
| Years produced | 1979 - 1983 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Wheel Horse |
|---|---|
| Blades | 2-blade |
| Mower deck | 32" mid-mount mower deck |
| Cutting width | 32 inches (81 cm) |
| Overall width | 41 inches (104 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 724A |