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Wheel Horse 208-4 vs Wheel Horse 512D
Verdict: Wheel Horse 208-4 vs Wheel Horse 512D
The Wheel Horse 208-4 and the Wheel Horse 512D are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse 512D leads on rated power with 9 hp against 8 hp. Wheel Horse 208-4 is the newer design (1988 vs 1986). In short: choose the Wheel Horse 512D for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse 208-4 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
9 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
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Displacement
19.44 ciReference
25.14 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
82 x 78 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
6.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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Wheel Horse Uni-DriveReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
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Weight
156 kgReference
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Front tire
15x5.00-6Reference
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Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x5.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
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Length
154 cmReference
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Width
85 cmReference
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Height
92 cmReference
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Shipping weight
173 kgReference
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208-4 Serial Numbers
1988
32-08B402Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
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Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 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.