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Bush Hog V4-7 vs Bush Hog V4-8
Verdict: Bush Hog V4-7 vs Bush Hog V4-8
The Bush Hog V4-7 and the Bush Hog V4-8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bush Hog V4-8 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 7 hp. Bush Hog V4-8 is the newer design (1969 vs 1965). In short: choose the Bush Hog V4-8 for outright pulling power, or the Bush Hog V4-7 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Bush Hog
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bush Hog
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
7 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Bush HogReference
Bush HogReference
Gear transmission with belt variator.Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Variants
VR4-7
manual startReference
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VE4-7
electric startReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
18.6 ciReference
19.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 67 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
5.4 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
PeerlessReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
36 kgReference
36 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Ag front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
4.80/4.00-8Reference
Ag rear
6.00-12Reference
6.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
98 cmReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
17 cmReference
Front tread
73 cmReference
73 cmReference
Rear tread
62/77 cmReference
62/77 cmReference
Bush Hog V4-7 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
81 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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Bush Hog V4-8 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.