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Wheel Horse 854 vs Wheel Horse A-70
Verdict: Wheel Horse 854 vs Wheel Horse A-70
The Wheel Horse 854 and the Wheel Horse A-70 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-70 is the lighter machine (158 kg vs 181 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-70 is the newer design (1976 vs 1964). 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
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$895 (1977 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
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Displacement
23.85 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Wheel Horse Uni-DriveReference
Peerless 517Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
181 kgReference
24 kgReference
Front tire
4.00x8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
6.00x12Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00x8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6.00x12Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Length
152 cmReference
168 cmReference
Width
76 cmReference
116 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
93 cmReference
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Height (hood)
81 cmReference
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Ground clearance
18 cmReference
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Height
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105 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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24Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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mechanical idler pulleyReference
30" Mower deck
Cutting width
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76 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.