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Wheel Horse C-81 Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model .................... Wheel Horse C-81
Tractor Type .................... Garden tractor
Manufacture Years .................... 1978-1979
Series .................... C
Fuel Type .................... Gasoline
Attachments .................... Mower Deck, Snow Blower, Blade

Wheel Horse C81 Engine

Engine Model .................... Kohler K181
Engine Type .................... 4-stroke single cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders .................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 18.6 (0.308)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .................... 2.94 (74.6)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .................... 2.75 (69.9)
Maximum Horse Power, hp (kW) .................... 8.0 (6.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 3600
Crankshaft Alignment .................... Horizontal
Cylinder Material .................... Aluminum
Fuel System .................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model .................... Kohler/Walbro
Carburetor Type .................... Fixed main jet or adjustable main jet
Lubrication System .................... Splash type
Cooling System .................... Forced-air
Ignition System .................... Magneto or battery
Spark Plug Type .................... Champion RJ8C
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) .................... 0.0256 (0.65)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) .................... 1.3 (1.2)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) .................... 0.006-0.008 (0.15-0.20)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) .................... 0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) .................... 1.3 (1.2)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System Rating, Amps .................... 15
Starter Type .................... Electric
Number of Batteries .................... 1
Electric Ground .................... Negative

Power Take-Off

Front PTO Operational Type .................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch .................... Mechanical
Front PTO Speed, rpm .................... 3200

Wheel Horse C81 Transmission

Transmission Model .................... Wheel Horse
Transmission Type .................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type .................... 6F/2R, Hi-Lo
Number of Forward Gears .................... 6
Number of Reverse Gears .................... 2
Oil Capacity, qts, (L) .................... 2.0 (1.9)
Maximum Forward Speed (Low), mph (kph) .................... 1.4 (2.3)
Maximum Forward Speed (High), mph (kph) .................... 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed (Low), mph (kph) .................... 0.6 (1.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed (High), mph (kph) .................... 2.6 (4.2)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels .................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration .................... Front steer
Steering System .................... Manual
Front Tire Size .................... 16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size .................... 23x8.50-12

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 45.5 (1150)
Length, in (mm) .................... 65 (1650)
Height, in (mm) .................... 41 (1040)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................... 36 (910)
Weight, lb (kg) .................... 540 (245)

Wheel Horse C81 Attachments

36" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type .................... Mid-mount, rear-discharge
Number of Blades .................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) .................... 36 (910)
Cutting Height, in (mm) .................... 1.25-3.25 (32-82)
Deck Drive .................... Belt
Lift System .................... Manual

42" Snowblower

Snowblower Type .................... Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) .................... 42 (1060)
Lift System .................... Manual

Front Blade

Blade Type .................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) .................... 42 (1060)
Lift System .................... Manual
Angle .................... Manual