Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse SK-486
The Wheel Horse SK-486 is a 1982 garden tractor from the S Series built by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features a 16 hp Kohler 588cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed gear transmission (Wheel Horse Uni-Drive 5086) with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor uses a 48" mid-mount mower deck attachment. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The SK-486 shares the older C-series red hood with the SB-421 model.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse SK-486
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K341AS |
| Power | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.75x3.25 inches (95 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 588 cc (35.89 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Rear axle diameter | 1 inch diameter (25 mm) |
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Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Notes | The Wheel Horse SK-486, along with the SB-421, used the older C-series red hood. Wheel Horse model number 01-16KH01. |
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
Attachments
| Mower deck | 48" mid-mount Wheel Horse |
|---|---|
| Cutting width | 48 inches (121 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
| Model | Wheel Horse Uni-Drive 5086 |