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Wheel Horse 657 vs Wheel Horse A-51

Verdict: Wheel Horse 657 vs Wheel Horse A-51

The Wheel Horse 657 and the Wheel Horse A-51 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse 657 leads on rated power with 6 hp against 5 hp. Wheel Horse A-51 is the lighter machine (153 kg vs 180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-51 is the newer design (1978 vs 1967). In short: choose the Wheel Horse 657 for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse A-51 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 657 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse A-51 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
6 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
Displacement
13.53 ciReference
12.57 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
67 x 64 mmReference
65 x 62 mmReference
Power
4.5 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
Peerless 724AReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 cmReference
102 cmReference
Weight
180 kgReference
153 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-8Reference
11x4.50-5Reference
Rear tire
6.00x12Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00-8Reference
11x4.50-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6.00x12Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Length
154 cmReference
137 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
93 cmReference
101 cmReference
Height (hood)
85 cmReference
Shipping weight
180 kgReference
153 kgReference
Ground clearance
18 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
32" Mower deck
Cutting width
81 cmReference
Overall width
102 cmReference

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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