Compare/Wheel Horse 314 vs Wheel Horse C-145

Wheel Horse 314 vs Wheel Horse C-145

Verdict: Wheel Horse 314 vs Wheel Horse C-145

The Wheel Horse 314 and the Wheel Horse C-145 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Wheel Horse 314 is the newer design (1985 vs 1980). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

14 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel HorseReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

The Eaton hydrostatic was offered throughout the production run. Additionally, a Sundstrand hydrostatic was used on some C-145 tractors in 1980, model code 01-14KS01.Reference

Steering

manualReference

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Variants

314-8

gearReference

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314-A

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Displacement

31.27 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 83 mmReference

Power

10.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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11.4 LReference

Power (gross)

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10.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dry elementReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Sparkplug

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Champion H-10Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

Wheel Horse 103916Reference

Eaton 1100Reference

Type

gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

314 Serial Numbers

1985

-unknown-Reference

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Location:

Model numbers in parentheses.Reference

Serial number plate located below steering column. Tractor model codes are listed.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery AH

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32Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

—

manualReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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115 cmReference

Weight

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290 kgReference

Front tire

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16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

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23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

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16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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23x9.50-12Reference

Length

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175 cmReference

Width

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93 cmReference

Height

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104 cmReference

Shipping weight

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290 kgReference

C-145 Serial Numbers

1980

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01-14KE01 (hydrostatic)Reference

1981

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01-14KE02 (hydrostatic)Reference

1982

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01-14KE03 (hydrostatic)Reference

1983

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01-14KE04 (hydrostatic)Reference

1984

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11-14KE01 (hydrostatic)Reference

Attachment overview

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.