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Wheel Horse 877 vs Wheel Horse B-80
Verdict: Wheel Horse 877 vs Wheel Horse B-80
The Wheel Horse 877 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 B-80 is the lighter machine (244 kg vs 247 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 1967). 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
The two-range transmission was used on the B-80 beginning in 1976.Reference
Original price
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$1,345 (1977 )Reference
Variants
857
3-speed gearReference
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867
6-speed gearReference
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877
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
18.64 ciReference
18.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 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
1.2 LReference
0.9 LReference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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Wheel HorseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
247 kgReference
244 kgReference
Front tire
16x5.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x5.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
22x7.50-12Reference
Length
154 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
93 cmReference
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Height (hood)
85 cmReference
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Shipping weight
247 kgReference
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Ground clearance
18 cmReference
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Height
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101 cmReference
877 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate affixed below the dashboard.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
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
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.