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Wheel Horse C-161

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Introduction

Discover the versatile Wheel Horse C-161 garden tractor, a reliable workhorse built in South Bend, Indiana, USA.This robust tractor features a powerful 16 hp engine with a displacement of 588 cc and offers both gear and hydrostatic transmission options for optimal performance.Ideal for a variety of tasks, the C-161 boasts an independent mid PTO with a manual dry disc clutch and pulley system, along with a sleeve hitch for added functionality.Its dimensions include a wheelbase of 45.5 inches and a length of 65 inches, and it comes equipped with lawn/turf tires for excellent maneuverability.Originally priced from $2,465 (gear) and $2,780 (hydro) in 1978, this tractor is a testament to durable American engineering and a great choice for your property maintenance needs.

Introduction

Production Information of Wheel Horse, C-161

The production information of the tractor (C-161) includes details about its manufacturing.

Garden tractor

Built in South Bend, Indiana, USA


Manufacturer	Wheel Horse
	$2,780 (1978 hydro )
Original price	$2,465 (1978 gear )

Dimension and Tires Information of Wheel Horse, C-161

This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.


Wheelbase	45.5 inches [115 cm]
Gear Weight	600 lbs [272 kg]
Height	41 inches [104 cm]
Length	65 inches [165 cm]
Hydro Weight	640 lbs [290 kg]
Width	36 inches [91 cm]


Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x8.50-12

Engine Specifications of Wheel Horse, C-161

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Air-cooled horizontal-shaft


Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches [0.635 mm]
Displacement	588 cc [35.89 ci]
Oil capacity	1.5 qts [1.4 L]
Rated RPM	3400
Bore/Stroke	3.75x3.25 inches [95 x 83 mm]
Oil change	25 h
Point gap	0.020 inches [0.508 mm]
Starter volts	12
Starter	Electric
Power (gross)	16 hp [11.9 kW]

Transmission Information of Wheel Horse, C-161Y

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Transmission variants 1


Oil change	100 h
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse
Oil type	SAE 140 GL5
Oil capacity	2 qts [1.9 L]
Type	Belt-driven gear
	SAE 140 GL5
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse

Transmission variants 2


Oil change	100 h
Manufacturer	Sundstrand
Oil type	SAE 10W-40
Oil capacity	5.5 qts [5.2 L]
Type	Belt-driven hydrostatic
	SAE 10W-40
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse

6-speed gear

Hydrostatic

Mechanical Specs of Wheel Horse, C-161Y

This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.

Two-wheel drive

Manual steering

Open operator station.

Power Information of Wheel Horse, C-161Y

Discover the power specifications and options available for this tractor model but also PTO (Power Take-off) information.


Mid PTO	Independent
Clutch	Manual dry disc
Mid PTO Type	Pulley