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Wheel Horse 208-4 vs Wheel Horse LT-832 Work Horse
Verdict: Wheel Horse 208-4 vs Wheel Horse LT-832 Work Horse
The Wheel Horse 208-4 and the Wheel Horse LT-832 Work Horse 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 LT-832 Work Horse is the lighter machine (175 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 1982). 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
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
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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
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
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 601-001Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
156 kgReference
175 kgReference
Front tire
15x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
18x6.50-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
167 cmReference
Width
85 cmReference
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Height
92 cmReference
92 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
3Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
24Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
LT-832 Serial Numbers
1982
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-unknown-Reference
1983
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-unknown-Reference
Location:
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Right side of console, ahead of PTO lever.Reference
32" Mower deck
Cutting width
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81 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.