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Wheel Horse B-80 Garden Tractor
The
Wheel Horse B80 is a 2WD garden tractor from B-series. This model was
manufactured between 1974 and 1977. The components of Wheel Horse B-80 driveline
system: a 18.6 cu.in (308 cc) Kohler K181S 4-stroke single cylinder air-cooled
gasoline engine with a maximum power of 8 Hp (6 kW), and belt-driven gear
transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears.
The engine has a carburetor with fixed or adjustable main jet, splash
type lubrication, and forced-air cooling system. Max. forward speed -
5.4 mph (8.7 kph), max. reverse speed - 2.6 mph (4.2 kph).
The Wheel Horse B80 is fitted with 16x6.50-8 front tires and 22x7.50-12
rear tires. The wheelbase is 45.5 in (1150 mm). The tractor can be
equipped with the following attachments: a 36" mid-mount 2-blade mower
deck, 42" front blade, 42" front-mount snow blower with manual lift.
| Engine Model |
Kohler K181S |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| 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) |
1.5 (5.7) |
| Oil Capacity, qt (L) |
1.3 (1.2) |
| Electrical System Rating, Volts |
12 |
| Starter Type |
Electric |
| Number of Batteries |
1 |
| Battery AH |
24 |
| Electric Ground |
Negative |
| Transmission Model |
Wheel Horse |
| Transmission Type |
Belt-driven gear |
| Gearbox Type |
6F/2R |
| Number of Forward Gears |
6 |
| Number of Reverse Gears |
2 |
| Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) |
5.4 (8.7) |
| Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) |
2.6 (4.2) |
| Drive Wheels |
2WD 4x2 |
| Steering Configuration |
Front steer |
| Steering System |
Manual |
| Front Tire Size |
16x6.50-8 |
| Rear Tire Size |
22x7.50-12 |
| Wheelbase, in (mm) |
45.5 (1150) |
| Length, in (mm) |
65 (1650) |
| Height, in (mm) |
40 (1010) |
| Overall Width, in (mm) |
33 (830) |
| Weight, lb (kg) |
540 (244) |
| Mower Deck Type |
Mid-mount |
| Number of Blades |
2 |
| Cutting Width, in (mm) |
36 (910) |
| Deck Drive |
Belt |
| Lift System |
Mechanical |
| Snowblower Type |
Front-mount |
| Clearing Width, in (mm) |
42 (1060) |
| Lift System |
Mechanical |
| Blade Type |
Front-mount |
| Width, in (mm) |
42 (1060) |
| Lift System |
Mechanical |
| Angle |
Manual |
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