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Wheel Horse 211-5 vs Wheel Horse LT-1137 Work Horse
Verdict: Wheel Horse 211-5 vs Wheel Horse LT-1137 Work Horse
The Wheel Horse 211-5 and the Wheel Horse LT-1137 Work Horse are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Wheel Horse LT-1137 Work Horse is the lighter machine (197 kg vs 355 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 211-5 is the newer design (1985 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
11 hp
11 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
211-6
6-speedReference
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211-5
5-speedReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
Peerless 601-001Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
161 kgReference
197 kgReference
Front tire
13x6.50-6Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6.50-6Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Length
163 cmReference
167 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
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Shipping weight
208 kgReference
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Height
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92 cmReference
211-5 Serial Number Location
211-5 Serial Numbers
1985
22-11B501Reference
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1986
22-11B502Reference
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1987
32-11BX01Reference
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1988
32-11BX02Reference
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1989
42-11B501Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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3Reference
Battery AH
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24Reference
Attachment overview
LT-1137 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Right side of console, ahead of PTO lever.Reference
37" Mower deck
Cutting width
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93 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.