Compare/Wheel Horse 14HP vs Wheel Horse 414-8

Wheel Horse 14HP vs Wheel Horse 414-8

Verdict: Wheel Horse 14HP vs Wheel Horse 414-8

The Wheel Horse 14HP and the Wheel Horse 414-8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Wheel Horse 14HP is the lighter machine (308 kg vs 553 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 414-8 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 414-8 is the newer design (1986 vs 1973). 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

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Wheel Horse

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Best match

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Rated power

14 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel HorseReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges (low - high).Reference

air-cooledReference

Variants

1-0340

gearReference

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1-0430

hydroReference

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1-0475

hydroReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

31.27 ciReference

31.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 83 mmReference

Power

10.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

1.9 LReference

Transmission

ClutchReference

ThrottleReference

Gear shiftReference

BrakeReference

Range shiftReference

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Gear shiftReference

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Parking brakeReference

Transmission

Sundstrand 90Reference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

mechanicalReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

Weight

308 kgReference

250 kgReference

Front tire

16x5.50-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x5.50-8Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

Length

165 cmReference

Width

93 cmReference

92 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

99 cmReference

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Height (hood)

88 cmReference

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Shipping weight

308 kgReference

298 kgReference

Ground clearance

18 cmReference

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Height

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102 cmReference

14HP Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

42Reference

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Attachment overview

414-8 Serial Numbers

1986

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31-14K801Reference

1987

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31-14K802Reference

1988

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31-14K803Reference

1989

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31-14K804Reference

Location:

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Model codes shown.Reference

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.