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Wheel Horse 702 vs Wheel Horse A-50
Verdict: Wheel Horse 702 vs Wheel Horse A-50
The Wheel Horse 702 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 lighter machine (131 kg vs 188 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-50 is the newer design (1975 vs 1962). 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-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
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
Wheel Horse Uni-DriveReference
Wheel Horse 5056Reference
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 cmReference
93 cmReference
Weight
188 kgReference
131 kgReference
Front tire
4.00x8Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Rear tire
6.00x12Reference
4.10x3.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00x8Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6.00x12Reference
4.10x3.50-6Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
76 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
90 cmReference
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Height (hood)
78 cmReference
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Ground clearance
20 cmReference
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Height
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96 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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mechanical idler pulleyReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
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.