Wheel Horse D-180 garden tractor specs and service data

The Wheel Horse D-180 is a garden tractor model from the D series, manufactured from 1974 to 1975 by Wheel Horse. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Wheel Horse D180 is equipped with a 781 cc (47.8 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine with 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the cylinder bore and 73.0 mm (2.87 in) of the piston stroke, and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Wheel Horse D180 garden tractor features:

The Kohler K482S gasoline engine which produces 18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
Manual steering
Open operator station
Category 0 rear hitch (optional)

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Wheel Horse D-180
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1974-1975
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,910 mm (75.5 in)
Width	1,135 mm (45.0 in)
Height	1,150 mm (45.5 in)
Wheelbase	1,270 mm (50.0 in)
Weight	430 kg (946 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	19.0 liters (5.0 US gal, 4.2 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kohler K482
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), two-cylinder
Displacement	781 cm³, (47.7 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	82.6 mm X 73.0 mm (3.25 in X 2.87 in)
Max. horsepower	18.2 PS (13.4 kW; 18.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
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:	3.0 L (3.17 US.qts, 2.64 Imp. qts)
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	Sundstrand
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 18×8.50×8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 26×12.00×12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	0 (optional)
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V

Attachments

Wheel Horse 48″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade
Cutting width	1,210 mm (48 in)
Wheel Horse 50″ front-mount blade
Cutting width	1,270 mm (50 in)
Wheel Horse 48″ front-mount snow blower
Width	1,210 mm (48 in)

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Wheel Horse D-180