Compare/Wheel Horse 800 vs Wheel Horse A-90

Wheel Horse 800 vs Wheel Horse A-90

Verdict: Wheel Horse 800 vs Wheel Horse A-90

The Wheel Horse 800 and the Wheel Horse A-90 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 A-90 is the lighter machine (181 kg vs 204 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-90 is the newer design (1976 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

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Best match

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Best match

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Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel HorseReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Original price

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$875 (1977 )Reference

Variants

800

hydroReference

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800 Special

gearReference

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Engine

Displacement

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

Power

6.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.3 LReference

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Power (gross)

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6.0 kWReference

Transmission

Eaton 6Reference

Tecumseh 600Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Dimensions

Weight

204 kgReference

181 kgReference

Length

165 cmReference

143 cmReference

Width

91 cmReference

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Height

99 cmReference

92 cmReference

Wheelbase

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107 cmReference

Front tire

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13x5.00-6Reference

Rear tire

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18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18x8.50-8Reference

800 Serial Numbers

1971

-unknown-Reference

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1972

-unknown-Reference

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Location:

Model code in parenthesis.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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24Reference

Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

friction discReference

Cutting width

91 cmReference

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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.