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
Get the specifications for the engine and if different options are available.
| 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
Discover all variants of transmission available for this tractor model.
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 |
Three-Point Hitch of Wheel Horse, C-161
Hitch category and rear/front lift capacity.
| Type | Sleeve hitch OptOptional |
|---|
Electrical System of Wheel Horse, C-161
Battery voltage, charging system and ground.
| Ground | Negative |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the Wheel Horse C-161 have?
The Wheel Horse C-161 delivers 16 HP.
What years was the Wheel Horse C-161 produced?
The Wheel Horse C-161 was produced in 1978-1979.
What transmission does the Wheel Horse C-161 use?
The Wheel Horse C-161 uses a Belt-driven gear transmission.
How much does the Wheel Horse C-161 weigh?
The Wheel Horse C-161 weighs 600 lbs [272 kg].
Is the Wheel Horse C-161 4WD?
The Wheel Horse C-161 is available in 2WD.