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Wheel Horse 876 vs Wheel Horse A-90
Verdict: Wheel Horse 876 vs Wheel Horse A-90
The Wheel Horse 876 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 223 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 1966). 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
SundstrandReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
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$875 (1977 )Reference
Variants
856
Unidrive gearReference
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876
Wheel-a-Matic hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Displacement
18.64 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 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
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Tecumseh 600Reference
Dimensions
Weight
223 kgReference
181 kgReference
Front tire
5.50x8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
8.00x12Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
5.50x8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.00x12Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
143 cmReference
Width
81 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
93 cmReference
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Height (hood)
85 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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107 cmReference
Height
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92 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
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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Cut height
3 to 8 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.