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Wheel Horse 227-5 vs Wheel Horse 417-8
Verdict: Wheel Horse 227-5 vs Wheel Horse 417-8
The Wheel Horse 227-5 and the Wheel Horse 417-8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Wheel Horse 227-5 is the newer design (1988 vs 1985). 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 HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in two ranges.Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Displacement
32.6 ciReference
42.17 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 86 mmReference
79 x 70 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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11.4 LReference
Power
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12.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
Wheel Horse 110995Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
20x10.00-10Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-10Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Weight
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265 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Length
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165 cmReference
Width
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96 cmReference
Height
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105 cmReference
Shipping weight
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303 kgReference
227-5 Serial Numbers
1988
-unknown-Reference
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1989
-unknown-Reference
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Location:
Model codes in parenthesesReference
Model codes shown.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Variants
417-A
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hydrostaticReference
417-8
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gearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
417-8 Serial Numbers
1985
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31-17K801Reference
1986
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31-17K802Reference
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.