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Wheel Horse C160 Garden Tractor

The Wheel Horse C-160 garden tractor was manufactured from 1974 to 1977. The Wheel Horse C160 is powered by 35.9 cu.in (588 cc) Kohler K341AS single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 16 Hp (12 kW), or 27.66 cu.in (453.4 cc) Tecumseh HH160 single-cylinder horizontal air-cooled gasoline engine with a rated power of 16 Hp (12 kW).

The Wheel Horse C160 is fitted with 2 types of transmission. Type 1: belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. Type 2: Sundstrand belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

Max travel speed (forward and reverse): 6.3 mph (10.1 km/h) / 3.2 mph (5.1 km/h). The garden tractor was equipped with a manual steering system, drum type brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. The wheel base is 45.5" (1150 mm). The Wheel Horse C-160 is compatible with 36", 42", or 48" mid-mount 3-blade mower decks, 42" front-mount snow blower, and 42" front-mount blade.

Kohler Engine
Engine Model Kohler K341AS
Engine Type 4-Cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders 1
Displacement, cu.in (L) 35.9 (0.588)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.75 (95.4)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 3.25 (82.6)
Rated Horse Power, hp (kW) 16.0 (12.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Crankshaft Alignment Horizontal
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 Battery
Spark Plug Type Champion RH10
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.0256 (0.65)
Breaker Point Gap (Nominal), in (mm) 0.020 (0.50)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) 0.008-0.010 (0.20-0.25)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) 0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) 2.26 (2.21)

Tecumseh Engine
Engine Model Tecumseh HH160
Engine Type 4-cycle single-cylinder horizontal air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) 27.66 (453.4)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) 3.50 (88.9)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) 2.88 (73.0)
Crankshaft Iron alloy
Cylinder Cast iron alloy
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) 16.0 (11.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) 33.9 (25.1)
Torque Speed, rpm 2800
Fuel System Type Carburetor
Carburetor Type Float, adjustable jet
Governor Type Mechanical
Lubrication System Splash type
Air Cleaner Paper element
Cooling System Forced air
Ignition System Solid state magneto
Spark Plug Type Champion RL82C
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.030 (0.762)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) 0.005-0.010 (0.13-0.25)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) 0.005-0.010 (0.13-0.25)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 3.0 (11.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 1.65 (1.56)

Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
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


Standard 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)

Optional Transmission
Transmission Model Sundstrand
Transmission Type Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 6.3 (10.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 3.2 (5.1)

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 (Gear Transmission), lb (kg) 600 (272)
Weight (Hydro Transmission), lb (kg) 640 (290)

36" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
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" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 42 (1060)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1.50-3.25 (32-82)
Deck Drive Belt
Lift System Manual

48" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 48 (1215)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
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

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