Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse GT-1848
The Wheel Horse GT-1848 is a garden tractor produced from 1982 to 1983 as part of the Work Horse GT Series. It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 658cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Eaton 1100 transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, length of 66 inches, height of 41 inches, and weighs 750 lbs. It includes an open operator station and independent front PTO with manual clutch. Attachments available include a 48" mid-mount mower deck, 42" snowblower, 48" blade, and a Kick-Way front-end loader with a 350 lbs lift capacity. The GT-1848 was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse GT-1848
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 422437 |
| Power | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| 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) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Overview
| Series | Work Horse GT Series |
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| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Production years | 1982 - 1983 |
Dimensions
| Height | 41 inches (104 cm) |
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| Length | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Weight | 750 lbs (340 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
References
| Book | Work Horse by Wheel Horse published in 1982 |
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| Loader Model | 45-08210 published in 1987, by Toro |
| Operators Manual | LT & GT Series Work Horse (810321R1) published in 1982 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
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| Blade | 48 inches (121 cm) width, front-mount |
| Snowblower | 42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount |
| Loader weight | 450 lbs (204 kg) Weight without bucket |
| Front-end loader | Kick-Way 45-08210 Loader |
| Loader dump angle | 47° dump |
| Loader dump reach | 20 inches (50 cm) |
| Loader bucket width | 40 inches (101 cm) |
| Loader ground reach | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Loader height at pin | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Loader lift capacity | 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg) |
| Loader rollback angle | 12° rollback |
| Loader clearance dumped | 55 inches (139 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm) cutting width |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Eaton 1100 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
Serial Number Location
| Location | Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the footrest. |
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