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Wheel Horse 227-5 vs Wheel Horse 257-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 227-5 vs Wheel Horse 257-H
The Wheel Horse 227-5 and the Wheel Horse 257-H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. 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
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Richard CaraccioloReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Displacement
32.6 ciReference
32.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 86 mmReference
89 x 86 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Power
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12.7 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Oil capacity
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0.7 LReference
Sparkplug
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NGK BPR5ESReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.711 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
Eaton 7Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 20Reference
Dimensions
Rear tire
20x10.00-10Reference
22x9.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-10Reference
22x9.00-12Reference
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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90 cmReference
227-5 Serial Numbers
1988
-unknown-Reference
-unknown-Reference
1989
-unknown-Reference
-unknown-Reference
Location:
Model codes in parenthesesReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
257-H Serial Number Location
257-H Serial Numbers
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.