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New Idea EGT-100 vs Wheel Horse A-85
Verdict: New Idea EGT-100 vs Wheel Horse A-85
The New Idea EGT-100 and the Wheel Horse A-85 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse A-85 is the lighter machine (212 kg vs 337 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-85 is the newer design (1976 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
New Idea
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
null hp
null hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
New IdeaReference
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Manufacturer
General ElectricReference
Wheel HorseReference
BladeReference
electricReference
Engine
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
36 kgReference
26 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Length
170 cmReference
134 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
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Height
101 cmReference
109 cmReference
Wheelbase
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93 cmReference
New Idea EGT-100 attachments
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
2-blade with manual liftReference
2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
81 cmReference
Drive
electricReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Batteries
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3Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
32" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
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.