Wheel Horse C-175

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Wheel Horse C-175 is a compact lawn and garden tractor built from 1980 to 1983. It's designed for easy maneuvering with its 2-wheel drive system and manual steering. This tractor is perfect for homeowners with medium to large yards who need a reliable machine for lawn care and light gardening tasks.

The C-175 is powered by a Kohler KT17 engine, which is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. With 17 horsepower, it offers average power for its class. The engine has two cylinders and a displacement of 42.2 cubic inches, which is above average for similar tractors. It features a 6-speed forward and 2-speed reverse transmission, giving operators good control over their speed. The tractor also has an independent PTO with a manual clutch, making it versatile for various attachments.

This Wheel Horse model is compact, measuring 68.9 inches long, 36.6 inches wide, and 40.9 inches tall. It weighs 573 pounds, which is about average for its size. The C-175 comes with lawn/turf tires suitable for grass and soft ground. It has a 3-gallon fuel tank and an electric starter for easy operation. The open operator station allows for good visibility and easy access, making it comfortable for extended use during lawn care tasks.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission: Belt-driven gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 573 lb (260 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Wheel Horse C-175 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Wheel Horse C-175 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)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Wheel Horse C-175 is Average. It is greater than 45% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Wheel Horse C-175 is Average. It is greater than 68% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Wheel Horse C-175 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
KT17
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
42 ci (0.7 L)
Bore
3.11 in (79.0 mm)
Stroke
2.76 in (70.1 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
17 hp (12.7 kW)

Transmission

Type
Belt-driven gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual