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Wheel Horse A-51 vs Wheel Horse RJ-58
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-51 vs Wheel Horse RJ-58
The Wheel Horse A-51 and the Wheel Horse RJ-58 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse A-51 leads on rated power with 5 hp against 4 hp. Wheel Horse A-51 is the newer design (1978 vs 1958). In short: choose the Wheel Horse A-51 for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse RJ-58 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
4 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Displacement
12.57 ciReference
8.86 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
65 x 62 mmReference
59 x 51 mmReference
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Power
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2.7 kWReference
Rated RPM
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4000Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 724AReference
Uni-DriveReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
102 cmReference
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Weight
153 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4.50-5Reference
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Rear tire
13x6.50-6Reference
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Lawn/turf front
11x4.50-5Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
13x6.50-6Reference
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Length
137 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Shipping weight
153 kgReference
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Width
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81 cmReference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
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Overall width
102 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.