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Wheel Horse 701 vs Wheel Horse B-60
Verdict: Wheel Horse 701 vs Wheel Horse B-60
The Wheel Horse 701 and the Wheel Horse B-60 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 B-60 is the newer design (1976 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 horizontal-shaftReference
Original price
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$1,095 (1977 )Reference
Engine
Displacement
16.94 ciReference
16.25 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 64 mmReference
73 x 64 mmReference
Power
5.2 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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5.7 LReference
Power (gross)
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5.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Uni-DriveReference
Wheel HorseReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manual dry discReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
16x4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
22x6.00-12Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x6.00-12Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Weight
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229 kgReference
Length
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165 cmReference
Width
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83 cmReference
Height
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101 cmReference
701 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
B-60 Serial Numbers
1976
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-unknown-Reference
1977
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-unknown-Reference
Location:
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Model codes in parentheses.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.