Wheel Horse C-120

Wheel Horse C-120The Wheel Horse C-120 is a garden tractor model from the C series, manufactured from 1974 to 1977 by Wheel Horse in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Wheel Horse C-120 is equipped with a 476 cc (29.0 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 85.7 mm (3.39 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.27 in) of the piston stroke, and one of two transmissions: a belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears or a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Wheel Horse C120 garden tractor features:

  • The Kohler K301AS gasoline engine which produces 12.1 PS (8.9 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
  • Manual steering
  • Open operator station

General specifications

General Specifications
ModelWheel Horse C-120
Tractor typeGarden tractor
Production years1974-1977
FactorySouth Bend, Indiana, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length1,650 mm (65 in)
Width910 mm (35.8 in)
Height1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Wheel base1,150 mm (45.3 in)
Weight270 kg (595 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity11.5 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine modelKohler K301S
Engine type4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement476 cm3, (29.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke85.7 mm X 82.6 mm (3.37 in X 3.25 in)
Max. horsepower12.2 PS (9.0 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling systemForced air
Lubricating systemSplash type
Fuel systemCarburetor
Starting systemElectirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:7.7-8.4 kg/cm2 (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:Splash type
Oil type:API SF or SG
Recommended oil: Summer: SAE 30W
Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:Champion RH10
Spark plug gap:0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual
Brakes
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or modelWheel Horse
Transmission typeBelt-driven gear
Gears6 forward and 2 reverse
Speed Forward: 8.8 kmh (5.5 mph)
Reverse: 4.2 kmh (2.6 mph)
Transmission oil capacity1.9 L (0.5 US. gal, 0.4 Imp. gal.)
Transmission № 2
Transmission manufacturer or modelSundstrand
Transmission typeBelt-driven hydrostatic
GearsInfinite forward and reverse
Speed Forward: 10.0 kmh (6.2 mph)
Reverse: 5.0 kmh (3.1 mph)

Tires

Tires
Front tiresLawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear tiresLawn/turf: 23×8.50-12

Electrical system

Electrical system
GroundNegative
Charging system
Charging amps
Battery12V

Attachments

Wheel Horse 5-0622: 36″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width910 mm (36 in)
Wheel Horse 5-1011: 42″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Width1,060 mm (42 in)
Wheel Horse 5-1211: 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Width1,210 mm (48 in)
Wheel Horse 42″ blade
Width1,060 mm (42 in)
Wheel Horse 42″ snow blower
Width1,060 mm (42 in)
Author: Sergei Wers
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