Compare/Wheel Horse 227-5 vs Wheel Horse C-175

Wheel Horse 227-5 vs Wheel Horse C-175

Verdict: Wheel Horse 227-5 vs Wheel Horse C-175

The Wheel Horse 227-5 and the Wheel Horse C-175 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 1980). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel HorseReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

The Eaton hydrostatic was used through the productio run of the C-175. A Sundstrand 90 hydrostatic was also used during the 1980 production year, identified by tractor model code 01-17KS02.Reference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Displacement

32.6 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 86 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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11.4 LReference

Air cleaner

—

dry elementReference

Sparkplug

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BL-15YReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

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BrakeReference

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Forward/reverseReference

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ThrottleReference

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Parking brakeReference

Transmission

PeerlessReference

Eaton 1100Reference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Gear Shipping weight

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258 kgReference

Dimensions

Rear tire

20x10.00-10Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10.00-10Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Wheelbase

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115 cmReference

Weight

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570 to 600 poundsReference

Front tire

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16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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16x6.50-8Reference

Length

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175 cmReference

Width

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93 cmReference

Height

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104 cmReference

Hydro Shipping weight

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272 kgReference

227-5 Serial Numbers

1988

-unknown-Reference

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1989

-unknown-Reference

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Location:

Model codes in parenthesesReference

Serial number plate located below steering column. Tractor model codes are listed.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery AH

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32Reference

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

—

manualReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

C-175 Serial Numbers

1980

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01-17KS01 (hydrostatic)Reference

1981

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01-17KE02 (hydrostatic)Reference

1982

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01-17KE02 (hydrostatic)Reference

1983

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01-17KE03 (hydrostatic)Reference

1984

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11-17KE01 (hydrostatic)Reference

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.