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Wheel Horse 953 vs Wheel Horse A-100
Verdict: Wheel Horse 953 vs Wheel Horse A-100
The Wheel Horse 953 and the Wheel Horse A-100 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 10 hp. Wheel Horse A-100 is the lighter machine (183 kg vs 297 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-100 is the newer design (1976 vs 1963). 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
10 hp
10 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
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$995 (1977 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
10.4 LReference
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Displacement
23.85 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power
7.2 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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7.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Uni-DriveReference
Tecumseh 600Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
friction discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
107 cmReference
Weight
297 kgReference
183 kgReference
Front tire
4.00x8Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Rear tire
6.40x15Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00x8Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6.40x15Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
143 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
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Height (hood)
88 cmReference
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Ground clearance
24 cmReference
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Height
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92 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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24Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 12 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.