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    Wheel Horse 500 Special

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    1968 - 1968
    Garden tractor





    The Wheel Horse 500 Special was special edition tractor to commemorate the Indianapolis 500. Wheel Horse has provided tractors to the Indy 500 as pit tractors for a number of years. The 500 Special was built to celebrate this; they were not actually used at the race.
     

    Production:

    Manufacturer:Wheel Horse
    Factory:South Bend, Indiana, USA
    Original price (USD)
       $600 (1968 )
     

    Wheel Horse 500 Engine:

       Tecumseh 221cc 1-cyl gasoline
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    Capacity:

     

    Dimensions & Tires:

    Front tire:4.00-8
    Rear tire:6.00-12
    full dimensions and tires ...
     

    Wheel Horse 500 attachments:

     32" mid-mount mower deck
    all 500 attachments ...
     

    500 Serial Numbers:

    Location:Model code in parentheses.
    1968: (1-3631)

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    Wheel Horse 500 Power:

    Engine:6 hp [4.5 kW]
     

    Mechanical:

    Chassis:4x2 2WD
    Steering:manual
    Cab:Open operator station.
     

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