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Wheel Horse 701 vs Wheel Horse A-50
Verdict: Wheel Horse 701 vs Wheel Horse A-50
The Wheel Horse 701 and the Wheel Horse A-50 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 7 hp. Wheel Horse A-50 is the newer design (1975 vs 1961). 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
7 hp
7 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
16.94 ciReference
15 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 64 mmReference
70 x 64 mmReference
Power
5.2 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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1.9 LReference
Power (gross)
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5.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Uni-DriveReference
Wheel Horse 5056Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16x4.00-8Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Rear tire
22x6.00-12Reference
4.10x3.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x4.00-8Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x6.00-12Reference
4.10x3.50-6Reference
Wheelbase
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93 cmReference
Weight
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131 kgReference
Length
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152 cmReference
Height
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96 cmReference
701 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
26" Mower deck
Cutting width
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66 cmReference
Overall width
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92 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.