Compare/Wheel Horse 270-H vs Wheel Horse D-200

Wheel Horse 270-H vs Wheel Horse D-200

Verdict: Wheel Horse 270-H vs Wheel Horse D-200

The Wheel Horse 270-H and the Wheel Horse D-200 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 lighter machine (263 kg vs 521 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse D-200 holds more fuel (30.3 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 270-H is the newer design (1996 vs 1974). 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

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Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

Wheel HorseReference

Image courtesy of Sorin LungociReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference

Original price

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$3,880 (1978 )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

30.3 LReference

Displacement

38.1 ciReference

53.68 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

86 x 76 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

14.8 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.889 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear 330-3000Reference

Sundstrand 90Reference

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

3.6 LReference

5.7 LReference

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

mechanical dry discReference

Rear Type

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0Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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2000 (1.0)Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

263 kgReference

351 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

27x12.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

27x12.00-12Reference

Length

175 cmReference

191 cmReference

Width

90 cmReference

114 cmReference

Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Ag rear

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27x12.00-12Reference

Height

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115 cmReference

270-H Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

340Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

D-200 Serial Number Location

Brantly 617A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Brantly 617A BackhoeReference

Transport height

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182 cmReference

Bucket width

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40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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182 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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274 cmReference

Swing Arc

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135°Reference

Bucket force

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1360 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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707 kgReference

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.