Compare/Wheel Horse 257-H vs Wheel Horse C-175

Wheel Horse 257-H vs Wheel Horse C-175

Verdict: Wheel Horse 257-H vs Wheel Horse C-175

The Wheel Horse 257-H 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 C-175 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 257-H 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 Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

Wheel HorseReference

Image courtesy of Richard CaraccioloReference

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

Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

32.6 ciReference

42.18 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 86 mmReference

79 x 70 mmReference

Power

12.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

0.7 LReference

4.7 LReference

Sparkplug

NGK BPR5ESReference

BL-15YReference

Sparkplug gap

0.711 mmReference

0.635 mmReference

Power (gross)

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12.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Starter

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electricReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

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

Eaton 7Reference

Eaton 1100Reference

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 20Reference

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Gear Shipping weight

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258 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

22x9.00-12Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x9.00-12Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Length

182 cmReference

175 cmReference

Width

90 cmReference

93 cmReference

Weight

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570 to 600 poundsReference

Height

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104 cmReference

Hydro Shipping weight

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272 kgReference

257-H Serial Number Location

257-H Serial Numbers

1988

-unknown-Reference

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1989

-unknown-Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery AH

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32Reference

Attachment overview

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

Location:

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