Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse Electro 12

The Wheel Horse Electro 12 is a garden tractor produced from 1968 to 1970 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301S 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a 2-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Sundstrand belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches and weighs 660 lbs. The Electro 12 is equipped with two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The tractor offers an independent front PTO with an electro-magnetic clutch. Available attachments include 36", 42", and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 37" front-mount snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse Electro 12

Tires

Rear tire	23x8.50-12
Front tire	16x5.50-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler K301S
Power	12 hp (8.9 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2 gal (7.6 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.38x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm)
Displacement	476 cc (29.07 ci)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	36 inches (91 cm)
Length	65 inches (165 cm)
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)
Height (hood)	35 inches (88 cm)
Shipping weight	660 lbs (299 kg)
Ground clearance	7.25 inches (18 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	40 inches (101 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Years made	1968 - 1970
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse

Attachments

Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower	37 inches width (93 cm), front-mount
36" mid-mount mower deck	36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade

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