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Wheel Horse 220-4 vs Wheel Horse 512D
Verdict: Wheel Horse 220-4 vs Wheel Horse 512D
The Wheel Horse 220-4 and the Wheel Horse 512D are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 9 hp. Wheel Horse 220-4 is the newer design (1988 vs 1986). 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
9 hp
9 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Displacement
17.5 ciReference
25.14 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 60 mmReference
82 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.7 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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6.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 900-030Reference
Wheel Horse Uni-DriveReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
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Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
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Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
106 cmReference
42" Mower deck
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.