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Wheel Horse 800 Special vs Wheel Horse B-80
Verdict: Wheel Horse 800 Special vs Wheel Horse B-80
The Wheel Horse 800 Special and the Wheel Horse B-80 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Wheel Horse 800 Special is the lighter machine (204 kg vs 244 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse B-80 is the newer design (1974 vs 1971). 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
The two-range transmission was used on the B-80 beginning in 1976.Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Original price
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$1,345 (1977 )Reference
Variants
800
hydrostaticReference
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800 Special
gearReference
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Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
18.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.3 LReference
0.9 LReference
Fuel tank
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5.7 LReference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
Wheel HorseReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
204 kgReference
244 kgReference
Length
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
101 cmReference
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Front tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
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22x7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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22x7.50-12Reference
800 Special Serial Numbers
1971
-unknown-Reference
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Location:
Model code in parenthesis.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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24Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual dry discReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
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.