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New Idea R36 vs Wheel Horse A-65
Verdict: New Idea R36 vs Wheel Horse A-65
The New Idea R36 and the Wheel Horse A-65 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Idea R36 is the lighter machine (205 kg vs 226 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
36" mid-mount mower deckReference
36" mid-mount mower deckReference
Engine
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
205 kgReference
226 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
13x6.50-5Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
13x6.50-5Reference
Length
156 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
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Height
99 cmReference
97 cmReference
Wheelbase
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104 cmReference
New Idea R36 attachments
36" Mower deck
Type
2-bladeReference
2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Drive
electricReference
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Overall width
121 cmReference
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Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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direct electric driveReference
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.