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Wheel Horse 269-H vs Wheel Horse 718-Z

Verdict: Wheel Horse 269-H vs Wheel Horse 718-Z

The Wheel Horse 269-H and the Wheel Horse 718-Z are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse 269-H leads on rated power with 19 hp against 18 hp. Wheel Horse 269-H is the lighter machine (254 kg vs 453 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 718-Z holds more fuel (22.7 L vs 14.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 269-H is the newer design (1996 vs 1986). In short: choose the Wheel Horse 269-H for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse 718-Z if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Wheel Horse 269-H Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse 718-Z Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
19 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Final drives
chainReference
Engine
Fuel tank
14.8 LReference
22.7 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K-61AReference
Eaton 7Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
Oil type
SAE 10W-30Reference
Oil change
fill as neededReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
254 kgReference
453 kgReference
Length
175 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
121 cmReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
21x12.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
21x12.00-8Reference
269-H Serial Numbers
1996
6900001Reference
1997
7900001Reference
1998
8900001Reference
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
127 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 15 cmReference

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.

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