Compare/Wheel Horse 270-H vs Wheel Horse D-250

Wheel Horse 270-H vs Wheel Horse D-250

Verdict: Wheel Horse 270-H vs Wheel Horse D-250

The Wheel Horse 270-H and the Wheel Horse D-250 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 526 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 270-H is the newer design (1996 vs 1976). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

GutbrodReference

Image courtesy of Sorin LungociReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Distributor

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Wheel HorseReference

Original price

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$4,795 (1978)Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

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Displacement

38.1 ciReference

51.57 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

58 x 80 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

14.8 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Rated RPM

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3000Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Sparkplug

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Champion L87YCReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.508 mmReference

Point gap

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear 330-3000Reference

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Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil capacity

3.6 LReference

2.5 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

dry discReference

Hydraulic system

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2.5 LReference

Capacity

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2.5 LReference

Pressure

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144.8 barReference

Front valves

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2Reference

Total flow

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8.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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0Reference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

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35mmReference

Engine RPM

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1500@3000Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

139 cmReference

Weight

263 kgReference

113 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

26x12.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

26x12.00-12Reference

Length

175 cmReference

198 cmReference

Width

90 cmReference

111 cmReference

Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Ag front

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4.00-10Reference

Ag rear

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27x8.50-15Reference

Height

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114 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

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Battery CCA

340Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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18Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

Fuel

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14.0 LReference

D-250 Serial Number Location

D-250 Serial Numbers

1976

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-unknown-Reference

1977

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-unknown-Reference

1978

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-unknown-Reference

1979

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-unknown-Reference

1980

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-unknown-Reference

1981

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-unknown-Reference

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 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.