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Wheel Horse Charger 12 Specs
The Wheel Horse Charger 12 garden tractor was manufactured between 1968 and 1972. The Wheel Horse Charger 12 tractor is powered by Kohler K301S 4-cycle single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. A 29.1 cubic inches (0.5 L) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.37" (85.6 mm), piston stroke of 3.25" (82.6 mm), and rated power of 12 Hp (9 kW). This model is fitted with a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The Wheel Horse Charger 12 is equipped with a manual steering system, mechanical brakes, 16x5.50-8 front tyres, and 23x8.50-12 rear tyres. The operating weight is 670 lbs (303 kg). Compatible attachments for the tractor: 36", 42" or 48" mid-mount mower deck with a cutting height of 1.5-4.0 in (38-102 mm), and 42" front blade with mechanical lift system.
| Engine Specs |
Engine Model ..................... Kohler K301S
Engine Type ..................... 4-Cycle one cylinder air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders ..................... Single
Displacement, cu.in (L) ..................... 29.1 (0.48)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ..................... 3.37 (85.6)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 3.25 (82.6)
Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 12.0 (9.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 3600
Fuel System ..................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model ..................... Kohler/Walbro
Carburetor Type ..................... Fixed main jet or adjustable main jet
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Lubrication System ..................... Splash type
Cooling System ..................... Forced-air
Ignition System ..................... Battery
Spark Plug Type ..................... Champion RH10
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) ..................... 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ..................... 0.0256 (0.65)
Breaker Point Gap (Nominal), in (mm) ..................... 0.020 (0.50)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ..................... 0.0079-0.0099 (0.20-0.25)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ..................... 0.0169-0.0189 (0.43-0.48)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 2.0 (7.6)
Oil Capacity, qt (L) ..................... 2.02 (1.90)
| Electrical System |
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ..................... 15
Starter Type ..................... Electric
Number of Batteries ..................... 1
Battery AH ..................... 45
Electric Ground ..................... Negative
| Transmission |
Transmission Model ..................... Sundstrand
Transmission Type ..................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ..................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... Infinite
Oil Capacity, qt (L) ..................... 3.0 (2.8)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 7.0 (11.3)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 3.5 (5.6)
| Wheels and Tires |
Wheel Drive System ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Manual
Front Tire Size ..................... 16x5.50-8
Rear Tire Size ..................... 23x8.50-12
| Dimensions and Weight |
Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 45.5 (1150)
Overall Length, in (mm) ..................... 65 (1650)
Overall Height, in (mm) ..................... 40 (1010)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 36 (910)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 7.3 (180)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) ..................... 670 (303)
| 36" Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Model ..................... 5-1362
Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 36 (910)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
Deck Drive ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
| 42" Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Model ..................... 5-1422
Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 42 (1060)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
Deck Drive ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
| 48" Mower Deck |
Mower Deck Model ..................... 5-1482
Mower Deck Type ..................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ..................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ..................... 48 (1215)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ..................... 1.5-4.0 (38-102)
Deck Drive ..................... Belt
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
| Front Blade |
Blade Type ..................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) ..................... 42 (1060)
Lift System ..................... Mechanical
Angle ..................... Manual
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