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Wheel Horse 310-8
The Wheel Horse 310-8 is a compact lawn and garden tractor made from 1985 to 1993. It's perfect for small yards and gardens. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, making it easy to control. It uses a belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving you plenty of options for different tasks. Under the hood, you'll find a Kohler K241S / M10S engine. This small engine has just one cylinder and runs on gasoline. It's air-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it's simple and reliable. The engine puts out 10 horsepower, which is enough for most lawn care jobs. It has lawn/turf tires in the front and back, so it won't damage your grass. The tractor is 65 inches long, 36.2 inches wide, and 40.2 inches tall. It weighs 527 pounds, making it light enough to move around easily but heavy enough to be stable.
ManufacturerWheel HorsePower10 hpEngine1-cylTransBelt-driven gear
Quick specs
- Category
- Lawn and Garden
- Engine Power Output
- 10hp
- Operating Weight
- 527 lb
- Transmission
- Belt-driven gear
At a glance
How the 310-8 compares
vs. Lawn and Garden medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
Across all Lawn and Garden tractors
10 hp · 7th
This model
4
Median 18 hp
28
This modelLawn and Garden tractorsMediann = 380
The 310-8 ranks at the 7th percentile for engine power among recorded lawn and garden tractors.
Overview
About the Wheel Horse 310-8
The Wheel Horse 310-8 is a compact lawn and garden tractor made from 1985 to 1993. It's perfect for small yards and gardens. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, making it easy to control. It uses a belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving you plenty of options for different tasks. Under the hood, you'll find a Kohler K241S / M10S engine. This small engine has just one cylinder and runs on gasoline. It's air-cooled and naturally aspirated, which means it's simple and reliable. The engine puts out 10 horsepower, which is enough for most lawn care jobs. It has lawn/turf tires in the front and back, so it won't damage your grass. The tractor is 65 inches long, 36.2 inches wide, and 40.2 inches tall. It weighs 527 pounds, making it light enough to move around easily but heavy enough to be stable.
Full specifications
Every recorded spec
General
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
|---|---|
| Model | 310-8 |
| Category | Lawn and Garden tractor |
| Type | 4x2 2WD |
| Years built | 1985–1993 |
| Operating weight | 527lb |
Engine
| Make | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | K241S / M10S |
| Power | 10hp |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Displacement | 23.8ci |
| Bore | 3.27in |
| Stroke | 2.87in |
Transmission
| Type | Belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 6 |
| Reverse gears | 2 |
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 2WD |
| Steering | Manual |
| Cab | Open operator station |
Power take-off
| Rear PTO | Independent with mechanical clutch |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 65in |
|---|---|
| Width | 36.2in |
| Height | 40.2in |
| Operating weight | 527lb |
Head to head
310-8 vs. Lawn and Garden median
How the Wheel Horse 310-8 compares to other Lawn and Garden tractors
| Spec | This model | Lawn and Garden median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 10 hp | 18 hp | -44% | 7th |
| Engine Displacement | 23.8 ci | 41.1 ci | -42% | 11th |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | -50% | 17th |
| Forward Gears | 6 | 6 | at median | 50th |
| Operating Weight | 527 lb | 738 lb | -29% | 22nd |
| Length | 65 in | 71.7 in | -9% | 13th |
| Width | 36.2 in | 43.3 in | -16% | 19th |
| Height | 40.2 in | 42.9 in | -6% | 15th |
Medians and percentiles are computed from the lawn and garden tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 152–380 models).
Compare to tractors with similar specs
Commonly compared Wheel Horse tractors
| Tractor | Engine Power | Operating Weight | Years | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Horse Raider 10 | 10 hp | 573 lb | 1970–1975 | Compare → |
| Wheel Horse 312-8 | 12 hp | 547 lb | 1985–1997 | Compare → |
| Wheel Horse B-80 | 8 hp | 538 lb | 1974–1977 | Compare → |
| Wheel Horse C-120 | 12 hp | 595 lb | 1974–1977 | Compare → |
| Wheel Horse C-125 | 12 hp | 600 lb | 1980–1984 | Compare → |
Commonly compared tractors with similar horsepower from other brands
| Tractor | Engine Power | Operating Weight | Years | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolens 1050 | 10 hp | 644 lb | 1966–1969 | Compare → |
| Cub Cadet 100 | 10 hp | — | 1963–1965 | Compare → |
| Cub Cadet 1000 | 10 hp | 628 lb | 1974–1980 | Compare → |
| Cub Cadet 1015 | 10 hp | 396.8 lb | 1988–1991 | Compare → |
| Cub Cadet 102 | 10 hp | 778 lb | 1965–1967 | Compare → |
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FAQ
Common questions
What years was the Wheel Horse 310-8 manufactured?
Production of the Wheel Horse 310-8 ran from 1985 through 1993.
What type of transmission does the Wheel Horse 310-8 have?
The Wheel Horse 310-8 uses a Belt-driven gear transmission offering 6 forward gears.
How powerful is the Wheel Horse 310-8?
The Wheel Horse 310-8 has an engine power output of 10 hp. It is powered by a 1-cylinder engine displacing 23.8 ci.
What is the working weight of the Wheel Horse 310-8?
The operating weight of the Wheel Horse 310-8 is approximately 527 lb.
What routine service does the Wheel Horse 310-8 need?
Regular maintenance for the Wheel Horse 310-8 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.