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Wheel Horse 270-H vs Wheel Horse 420 LSE
Verdict: Wheel Horse 270-H vs Wheel Horse 420 LSE
The Wheel Horse 270-H and the Wheel Horse 420 LSE are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Wheel Horse 270-H is the newer design (1996 vs 1986). 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
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel HorseReference
Image courtesy of Sorin LungociReference
air-cooledReference
Total built
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200Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
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Displacement
38.1 ciReference
46.98 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
79 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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14.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 330-3000Reference
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Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
3.6 LReference
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Oil type
SAE 20W-50Reference
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Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
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Weight
263 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
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Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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Length
175 cmReference
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Width
90 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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270-H Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Model code shown.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
340Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
420 LSE Serial Numbers
1986
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31-20KE01Reference
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.