Wheel Horse 222-5 lawn tractor

Wheel Horse 222-5

Power

12 hp

Production

1988

Engine

Gasoline, 1-cylinder

Transmission

Peerless

Drive

2WD

From the same series:

220-4
227-5

Introduction

Wheel Horse 222-5 Garden Tractor

The Wheel Horse 222-5 is a garden tractor produced in 1988, belonging to the 220-4 and 227-5 series. This machine is designed for residential lawn maintenance and light landscaping tasks.

Engine and Powertrain

The tractor is powered by a Kawasaki FB460V gasoline engine, a single-cylinder, air-cooled unit with a vertical shaft. It features a displacement of 460 cc (28.1 ci) and provides a gross power output of 12.5 hp (9.3 kW). The engine utilizes an electric starter powered by a 12-volt system.

Transmission and Chassis

The 222-5 utilizes a Peerless manual transmission providing 5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. The tractor is configured as a two-wheel drive model with manual steering. The operator operates the machine from an open station.

Mower Deck and Tires

This model is equipped with a 36-inch mower deck intended for grass cutting. It is fitted with 20x10.00-10 rear lawn and turf tires, designed to provide traction while minimizing damage to grass surfaces.

Conclusion

The Wheel Horse 222-5 is a straightforward, mechanically simple garden tractor suited for standard residential lawn care and garden maintenance duties.

Production Information of Wheel Horse, 222-5

  • Garden tractor
ManufacturerWheel Horse

Dimension and Tires Information of Wheel Horse, 222-5

Lawn/turf rear20x10.00-10

Engine Specifications of Wheel Horse, 222-5

  • Kawasaki FB460V
  • Air-cooled vertical-shaft
  • Gasoline
  • 1-cylinder
Power (gross)12.5 hp [9.3 kW]
Displacement460 cc [28.1 ci]
StarterElectric
Bore/Stroke3.50x2.91 inches [89 x 74 mm]
Starter volts12

Transmission Information of Wheel Horse, 222-5

Transmission variants 1

TransmissionPeerless
TypeGear
Gears5 forward and 1 reverse

Mechanical Specs of Wheel Horse, 222-5

  • Two-wheel drive
  • Open operator station.
SteeringManual

Electrical System of Wheel Horse, 222-5

GroundNegative
Battery volts12

Where it sits

With 12 HP, the Wheel Horse 222-5 sits between 220-4 (9 HP) and 227-5 (17 HP) in Wheel Horse's range. Its power puts it in the 56th percentile of 1980s models in our database (977 machines).

Frequently asked questions

How much horsepower does the Wheel Horse 222-5 have?

The Wheel Horse 222-5 delivers 12 HP.

What years was the Wheel Horse 222-5 produced?

The Wheel Horse 222-5 was produced in 1988.

What engine does the Wheel Horse 222-5 have?

The Wheel Horse 222-5 is powered by a Gasoline, 1-cylinder engine.

What transmission does the Wheel Horse 222-5 use?

The Wheel Horse 222-5 uses a Peerless transmission.

Is the Wheel Horse 222-5 4WD?

The Wheel Horse 222-5 is available in 2WD.

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