Wheel Horse lawn tractors

Wheel Horse GT-1642

The Wheel Horse GT-1642 is a garden tractor produced from 1982 to 1983 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and an independent front PTO with a manual clutch and pulley type. It weighs 661 lbs and has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches. The GT-1642 supports various attachments including a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blades.
Power-
Founded-
ModelGT-1642

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse GT-1642

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 402417
Power16 hp (11.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposed
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3 gal (11.4 L)
Bore/Stroke3.437x2.156 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement655 cc (40 ci)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Height41 inches (104 cm)
Length66 inches (167 cm)
Weight661 lbs (299 kg)
Rear axle1.00 inch diameter (25 mm)
Rear tire23x9.50-12
Wheelbase45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Built inSouth Bend, Indiana, USA
ManufacturerWheel Horse
Years produced1982 - 1983
Attachments
Blade42 inches (106 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm) width, front-mount, Wheel Horse
Snowblower42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Wheel Horse
Transmission
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
ModelWheel Horse 5086
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
Front PTOindependent
Front PTO Typepulley