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Wheel Horse 1100 Special vs Wheel Horse LT-1100 Work Horse

Verdict: Wheel Horse 1100 Special vs Wheel Horse LT-1100 Work Horse

The Wheel Horse 1100 Special and the Wheel Horse LT-1100 Work Horse are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Wheel Horse 1100 Special is the lighter machine (254 kg vs 427 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 1100 Special holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 6.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse LT-1100 Work Horse is the newer design (1984 vs 1980). 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
Wheel Horse 1100 Special Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse LT-1100 Work Horse Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
11 hp
11 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
The three-speed Work Horse LT-1100 used the Briggs 252707.Reference
Original price
$999 (3-speed 1984)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
6.1 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power
8.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
Peerless 900-003Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
254 kgReference
427 to 477 poundsReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
22.50x7.50-12Reference
20x10.0-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.0-6 (3-speed)Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22.50x7.50-12Reference
18x6.5-8 (3-speed)Reference
Length
165 cmReference
163 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
88 cmReference
Height
104 cmReference
99 cmReference
Shipping weight
216 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
LT-1100 Serial Numbers
Location:
Right side of the tractor, ahead of the PTO lever.Reference
Attachment overview

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.

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