Wheel Horse 257H

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Wheel Horse 257H is a compact lawn and garden tractor made from 1988 to 1989. It's designed for easy mowing and yard work with its 2WD system and manual steering. The tractor has a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission, giving it smooth, infinite forward and reverse speeds.

Under the hood, the 257H sports a Kawasaki FC540V engine. This air-cooled, single-cylinder gasoline engine packs 17 hp, which is about average power for its class. The engine's 32.6 ci displacement is also average for similar tractors. The 257H features an independent PTO with an electric clutch, making it versatile for various attachments. It has an open operator station and an electric starter for easy operation. The tractor measures 71.7 inches long and 35.4 inches wide, with lawn/turf tires suitable for garden work. It also has a 2-gallon fuel tank for extended use.

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission: Belt-driven hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Wheel Horse 257H vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Wheel Horse 257H is Average. It is greater than 43% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Wheel Horse 257H is Average. It is greater than 38% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Kawasaki
Model: FC540V
Cooling Type: Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Induction Type: Naturally aspirated
Cylinders: 1
Displacement: 33 ci (0.5 L)
Bore: 3.50 in (88.9 mm)
Stroke: 3.39 in (86.1 mm)
Power Output: 17 hp (12.7 kW)