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Wheel Horse A-51 vs Wheel Horse A-60
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-51 vs Wheel Horse A-60
The Wheel Horse A-51 and the Wheel Horse A-60 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Wheel Horse A-60 is the lighter machine (104 kg vs 153 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-51 is the newer design (1978 vs 1976). 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
5 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
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$555 (1977 )Reference
Engine
Displacement
12.57 ciReference
12.57 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
65 x 62 mmReference
65 x 62 mmReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 724AReference
FooteReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
102 cmReference
97 cmReference
Weight
153 kgReference
22 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.50-5Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Rear tire
13x6.50-6Reference
4.10x3.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.50-5Reference
4.10x3.50-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x6.50-6Reference
4.10x3.50-6Reference
Length
137 cmReference
144 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Shipping weight
153 kgReference
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Width
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74 cmReference
Height
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95 cmReference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
66 cmReference
Overall width
102 cmReference
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26" Mower deck
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.