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New Idea EGT-200 vs Wheel Horse A-85
Verdict: New Idea EGT-200 vs Wheel Horse A-85
The New Idea EGT-200 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 449 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
28 forward and 12 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
sleeve hitchReference
2-blade with manual liftReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
449 kgReference
26 kgReference
Front tire
6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
10.50-12Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
10.50-12Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Length
185 cmReference
134 cmReference
Width
101 cmReference
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Height
104 cmReference
109 cmReference
Wheelbase
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93 cmReference
New Idea EGT-200 attachments
Attachment overview
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Batteries
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3Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.