Wheel Horse

Charger V8

Lawn tractor · 1969–1970 · 8 hp

The Wheel Horse Charger V8 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1969 to 1970. It features a Tecumseh VH80 engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a belt-driven hydrostatic type with infinite forward and reverse.

Engine

EngineTecumseh VH80
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement23.75 ci (389 cc)
Bore3.31 in (84 mm)
Stroke2.75 in (70 mm)
Power Rated8 hp (6 kW)
Starter Volts12
ManufacturerTecumseh
Rated3,600 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Transmission ModelEaton 6
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse

Electrical

Battery Volts12
Battery Ah24
Charging Amps10
Charging Systemalternator
Groundnegative

Dimensions

Length60 in (152 cm)
Width32 in (81 cm)
Height37.25 in (94 cm)
Wheelbase42 in (106 cm)
Ground Clearance5.63 in (14 cm)

Weight

Weight497 lbs (225 kg)
Shipping497 lbs (225 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag15x6.00-6
Rear Ag20x8.00-10

Fuel

Capacity1.5 gal (5.7 L)

Steering

Typemanual

Attachments

36" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBlade
Mower Deck36 in (91 cm)