Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse GT-1800 Work Horse
The Wheel Horse GT-1800 Work Horse is a 1984 garden tractor from the Work Horse GT Series, built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 658cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a belt-driven hydrostatic Eaton 1100 transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, weighs 698 lbs, and uses 16x6.5-8 front and 23x10.5-12 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and pulley type. Attachments available include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and a front-end loader with detailed specifications. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse GT-1800 Work Horse
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 422437 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm) |
| Displacement | 658 cc (40.15 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Overview
| Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Series | Work Horse GT Series |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount |
| Snowblower | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
| Front-end loader | Kick-Way 45-08210 Loader, 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 47° dump, 20 inches reach (dumped) (50 cm), 43 inches reach (ground) (109 cm), 12° rollback, 76 inches height (at pin) (193 cm), 55 inches clearance (dumped) (139 cm), weight: 450 lbs (204 kg) without bucket, Bucket width: 40 inches (101 cm) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton 1100 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 38.8 inches (98 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 40.3 inches (102 cm) |
| Length | 67.3 inches (170 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.5-12 |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.5-8 |
| Shipping weight | 698 lbs (316 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |