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Wheel Horse 414-8 vs Wheel Horse C-145
Verdict: Wheel Horse 414-8 vs Wheel Horse C-145
The Wheel Horse 414-8 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 C-145 is the lighter machine (290 kg vs 553 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 414-8 is the newer design (1986 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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Fit & specs
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
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
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
31.3 ciReference
31.27 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 83 mmReference
89 x 83 mmReference
Power
10.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
4.7 LReference
Power (gross)
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10.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry elementReference
Starter
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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 change
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25 hReference
Transmission
1
ClutchReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
BrakeReference
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4
Range shiftReference
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5
Gear shiftReference
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6
Parking brakeReference
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Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Eaton 1100Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
250 kgReference
290 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
165 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height
102 cmReference
104 cmReference
Shipping weight
298 kgReference
290 kgReference
414-8 Serial Numbers
1986
31-14K801Reference
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1987
31-14K802Reference
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1988
31-14K803Reference
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1989
31-14K804Reference
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Location:
Model codes shown.Reference
Serial number plate located below steering column. Tractor model codes are listed.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery AH
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32Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
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
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.