Compare/Wheel Horse 310-8 vs Wheel Horse B-100

Wheel Horse 310-8 vs Wheel Horse B-100

Verdict: Wheel Horse 310-8 vs Wheel Horse B-100

The Wheel Horse 310-8 and the Wheel Horse B-100 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. Wheel Horse B-100 is the lighter machine (267 kg vs 529 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 310-8 holds more fuel (8.5 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 310-8 is the newer design (1985 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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Fit & specs

Wheel Horse

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Rated power

10 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel HorseReference

The Kohler M10S replaced the K241 on the Wheel Horse 310-8 starting with the 1987 model year, tractor model code 21-10K804.Reference

Image courtesy of Ken CainReference

Original price

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$1,645 (1977 )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

8.5 LReference

5.7 LReference

Displacement

23.85 ciReference

23.9 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

Power

7.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

6.2:1Reference

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Sparkplug

Champion RH10Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

1.4 LReference

Power (gross)

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7.5 kWReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Transmission

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 90 GL5Reference

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Transmission

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Sundstrand 90-1136Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

mechanicalReference

manual dry discReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

Weight

239 kgReference

267 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

22x7.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

22x7.50-12Reference

Length

165 cmReference

Width

92 cmReference

83 cmReference

Height

102 cmReference

101 cmReference

Shipping weight

287 kgReference

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310-8 Serial Numbers

1985

21-10K801Reference

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1986

21-10K803Reference

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1987

21-10K804Reference

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1988

21-10K805Reference

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1989

21-10K806Reference

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1990

31-10K801Reference

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1991

31-10K802Reference

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1992

31-10K803Reference

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1993

73320Reference

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Location:

Model codes shown.Reference

Serial number of the left side of the tractor, at the rear hood support frame. Model codes shown in parentheses.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

160Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

24Reference

32Reference

Attachment overview

B-100 Serial Numbers

1974

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-unknown-Reference

1975

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-unknown-Reference

1976

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-unknown-Reference

1977

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-unknown-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.