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Wheel Horse 401 vs Wheel Horse A-60

Verdict: Wheel Horse 401 vs Wheel Horse A-60

The Wheel Horse 401 and the Wheel Horse A-60 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse A-60 leads on rated power with 5 hp against 4 hp. Wheel Horse 401 is the lighter machine (27 kg vs 104 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-60 is the newer design (1976 vs 1961). In short: choose the Wheel Horse A-60 for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse 401 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Wheel Horse 401 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse A-60 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
4 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$555 (1977 )Reference
Engine
Displacement
8.86 ciReference
12.57 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
59 x 51 mmReference
65 x 62 mmReference
Power
3.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
4000Reference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Uni-DriveReference
FooteReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
continuousReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16x4.00-8Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Rear tire
22x6.00-12Reference
4.10x3.50-6Reference
Weight
27 kgReference
22 kgReference
Lawn/turf front
16x4.00-8Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x6.00-12Reference
4.10x3.50-6Reference
Wheelbase
97 cmReference
Length
144 cmReference
Width
74 cmReference
Height
95 cmReference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
2-blade with manual liftReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
66 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 8 cmReference
26" Mower deck

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.

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