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Wheel Horse 208-3 vs Wheel Horse 208-4SB
Verdict: Wheel Horse 208-3 vs Wheel Horse 208-4SB
The Wheel Horse 208-3 and the Wheel Horse 208-4SB are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Wheel Horse 208-4SB is the lighter machine (209 kg vs 318 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 208-4SB is the newer design (1989 vs 1985). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.1 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 920Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
144 kgReference
209 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
163 cmReference
154 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
85 cmReference
Height
92 cmReference
92 cmReference
Shipping weight
191 kgReference
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208-3 Serial Numbers
1985
22-08B301Reference
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1986
22-08B302Reference
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Location:
Model codes shown.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
208-4SB Serial Number Location
208-4SB Serial Numbers
1989
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42-08B401Reference
30" Mower deck
Cutting width
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76 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.