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Wheel Horse A-51 vs Wheel Horse Commando 6

Verdict: Wheel Horse A-51 vs Wheel Horse Commando 6

The Wheel Horse A-51 and the Wheel Horse Commando 6 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse Commando 6 leads on rated power with 6 hp against 5 hp. Wheel Horse A-51 is the lighter machine (153 kg vs 180 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 1968). In short: choose the Wheel Horse Commando 6 for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse A-51 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Wheel Horse A-51 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse Commando 6 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
6 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Displacement
12.57 ciReference
13.53 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
65 x 62 mmReference
67 x 64 mmReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
Power
4.5 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 724AReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
102 cmReference
104 cmReference
Weight
153 kgReference
180 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.50-5Reference
16x4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
13x6.50-6Reference
22.5x6.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.50-5Reference
16x4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x6.50-6Reference
22.5x6.00-12Reference
Length
137 cmReference
154 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
95 cmReference
Shipping weight
153 kgReference
180 kgReference
Width
86 cmReference
Height (hood)
85 cmReference
Ground clearance
19 cmReference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
Overall width
102 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference

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.

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