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Wheel Horse 257-H Specs
Wheel Horse 257-H garden and lawn tractor specifications: tractor main category Garden and Lawn Care Tractors, tractor type Lawn Tractor, horsepower 12.7 kW, transmission type Belt-driven hydrostatic.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | |
| Tractor Type | Lawn Tractor | |
| Horsepower | 12.7 kW | 17.1 HP |
| Transmission Type | Belt-driven hydrostatic | |
| Length | 182.0 cm | 71.7 in. |
| Years Made | 1988-1989 | |
| Engine Model | Kawasaki FC540V | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | |
| Cylinders | 1 | |
| Displacement | 534 cc | 32.6 cu in. |
| Bore | 8.89 cm | 3.50 in. |
| Stroke | 8.61 cm | 3.39 in. |
| Middle PTO Type | Independent with electric clutch | |
| Spark Plug | NGK BPR5ES | |
| Battery | 12 V | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Width | 90.0 cm | 35.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 115.0 cm | 45.3 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7.6 l | 2.0 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 1.6 l | 0.4 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 0.7 l | 0.2 gal |
| Transmission Model | Eaton 7 | |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.5 km/h | Forward: 4.7 MPH (7.6 km/h) Reverse: 3.4 MPH |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | |
| Steering Type | Manual | |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6 | |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 22×9.00-12 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
