The 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 | |
Model | Wheel Horse C-120 |
Tractor type | Garden tractor |
Production years | 1974-1977 |
Factory | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
Dimensions and weight | |
Length | 1,650 mm (65 in) |
Width | 910 mm (35.8 in) |
Height | 1,040 mm (40.9 in) |
Wheel base | 1,150 mm (45.3 in) |
Weight | 270 kg (595 lbs) |
Fuel capacity | |
Fuel tank capacity | 11.5 liters (3 US gal.; 2.5 Imp. gal) |
Engine
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | Kohler K301S |
Engine type | 4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder |
Displacement | 476 cm3, (29.0 cu·in) |
Bore and stroke | 85.7 mm X 82.6 mm (3.37 in X 3.25 in) |
Max. horsepower | 12.2 PS (9.0 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Cooling system | Forced air |
Lubricating system | Splash type |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Starting system | Electirc 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 | |
Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
Steering type | Manual |
Brakes | – |
Transmission | |
Transmission manufacturer or model | Wheel Horse |
Transmission type | Belt-driven gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Speed |
Forward: 8.8 kmh (5.5 mph) Reverse: 4.2 kmh (2.6 mph) |
Transmission oil capacity | 1.9 L (0.5 US. gal, 0.4 Imp. gal.) |
Transmission № 2 | |
Transmission manufacturer or model | Sundstrand |
Transmission type | Belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
Speed |
Forward: 10.0 kmh (6.2 mph) Reverse: 5.0 kmh (3.1 mph) |
Tires
Tires | |
Front tires | Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8 |
Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12 |
Electrical system
Electrical system | |
Ground | Negative |
Charging system | – |
Charging amps | – |
Battery | 12V |
Attachments
Wheel Horse 5-0622: 36″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade | |
Cutting width | 910 mm (36 in) |
Wheel Horse 5-1011: 42″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade | |
Width | 1,060 mm (42 in) |
Wheel Horse 5-1211: 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade | |
Width | 1,210 mm (48 in) |
Wheel Horse 42″ blade | |
Width | 1,060 mm (42 in) |
Wheel Horse 42″ snow blower | |
Width | 1,060 mm (42 in) |
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