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Wheel Horse 420 LSE vs Wheel Horse 824-Z
Verdict: Wheel Horse 420 LSE vs Wheel Horse 824-Z
The Wheel Horse 420 LSE and the Wheel Horse 824-Z are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse 824-Z leads on rated power with 24 hp against 20 hp. Wheel Horse 824-Z is the newer design (1992 vs 1986). In short: choose the Wheel Horse 824-Z for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse 420 LSE 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
24 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Total built
200Reference
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Engine
Displacement
46.98 ciReference
59.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 78 mmReference
90 x 76 mmReference
Power
14.9 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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22.7 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Sundstrand BDU-10LReference
420 LSE Serial Numbers
1986
31-20KE01Reference
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Location:
Model code shown.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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280Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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106 cmReference
Weight
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453 kgReference
Front tire
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13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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22x11.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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22x11.00-8Reference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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121 cmReference
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.