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Wheel Horse 720-Z vs Wheel Horse 824-Z
Verdict: Wheel Horse 720-Z vs Wheel Horse 824-Z
The Wheel Horse 720-Z 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 1987). In short: choose the Wheel Horse 824-Z for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse 720-Z 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 Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Final drives
chainReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
22.7 LReference
22.7 LReference
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
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 7Reference
Sundstrand BDU-10LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
453 kgReference
453 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
22x12.00-8Reference
22x11.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x12.00-8Reference
22x11.00-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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280Reference
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.