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Wheel Horse 208-4 vs Wheel Horse B-82
Verdict: Wheel Horse 208-4 vs Wheel Horse B-82
The Wheel Horse 208-4 and the Wheel Horse B-82 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 B-82 is the lighter machine (210 kg vs 345 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 208-4 is the newer design (1988 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
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 Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
Image courtesy of Steven KontzReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
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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
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 601Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
156 kgReference
210 kgReference
Front tire
15x5.00-6Reference
4.10x3.50-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x5.00-6Reference
4.10x3.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
18x6.50-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
85 cmReference
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Height
92 cmReference
93 cmReference
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
24Reference
Attachment overview
B-82 Serial Numbers
1980
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-unknown-Reference
1981
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-unknown-Reference
Location:
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Model codes shown in parentheses.Reference
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
Overall width
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99 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.