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New Idea EGT-120 vs Wheel Horse A-60E
Verdict: New Idea EGT-120 vs Wheel Horse A-60E
The New Idea EGT-120 and the Wheel Horse A-60E are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse A-60E is the lighter machine (212 kg vs 380 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-60E is the newer design (1975 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
32" mid-mount mower deckReference
Original price
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$895 (1977 )Reference
Engine
Rated RPM
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2400Reference
Transmission
Gears
9 forward and 6 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
sleeve hitchReference
2-blade with manual liftReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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direct electric driveReference
Dimensions
Weight
380 kgReference
212 kgReference
Front tire
4.80-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
8.50-12Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.50-12Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Length
185 cmReference
134 cmReference
Width
88 cmReference
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Height
104 cmReference
109 cmReference
Wheelbase
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90 cmReference
New Idea EGT-120 attachments
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Cutting width
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81 cmReference
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.