Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse GT-1142

The Wheel Horse GT-1142 is a garden tractor produced from 1982 to 1983 as part of the Work Horse GT Series. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and an independent front PTO with a manual clutch. It is equipped with 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x8.50-12 rear tires, with a wheelbase of 45.5 inches and weighs 617 lbs. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blades of 42" and 48" widths. The GT-1142 was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse GT-1142

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Briggs & Stratton 252417
Power	11 hp (8.2 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.438x2.625 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement	399 cc (24.36 ci)
Oil capacity	1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Height	41 inches (104 cm)
Length	66 inches (167 cm)
Weight	617 lbs (279 kg)
Rear tire	23x8.50-12
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire	16x6.50-8

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Series	Work Horse GT Series
Built in	South Bend, Indiana, USA
Years produced	1982 - 1983

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Blade	42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount,48 inches (121 cm) width, front-mount
Snowblower	42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm) cutting width

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