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Wheel Horse 244-5 vs Wheel Horse 244-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 244-5 vs Wheel Horse 244-H
The Wheel Horse 244-5 and the Wheel Horse 244-H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Wheel Horse 244-5 is the lighter machine (200 kg vs 212 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Image courtesy of Andrew KohlsReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
244-5
gear-driveReference
gear-driveReference
244-H
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
23.7 ciReference
23.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 70 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.7 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
50 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
Eaton 751Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
125 cmReference
Weight
200 kgReference
212 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-10Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-10Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
154 cmReference
162 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
89 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
101 cmReference
244-5 Serial Number Location
244-5 Serial Numbers
1991
1000001 (22-14O501)Reference
1000001 (22-14OE01)Reference
1992
2000001 (22-14O502)Reference
2000001 (22-14OE02)Reference
1993
3900001 (72040)Reference
3900001 (72041)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
13Reference
13Reference
Battery CCA
200Reference
200Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
244-H Serial Numbers
Location:
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Rear tractor fender, below the seat.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.