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Wheel Horse A-60 vs Wheel Horse RJ-59
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-60 vs Wheel Horse RJ-59
The Wheel Horse A-60 and the Wheel Horse RJ-59 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse A-60 leads on rated power with 5 hp against 4 hp. Wheel Horse A-60 is the newer design (1976 vs 1959). In short: choose the Wheel Horse A-60 for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse RJ-59 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
Clinton B-1290Reference
Original price
$555 (1977 )Reference
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Steering
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manualReference
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
Sparkplug
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RCJ-8Reference
Transmission
Transmission
FooteReference
Uni-DriveReference
Gears
3 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
97 cmReference
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Weight
22 kgReference
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Front tire
4.10x3.50-4Reference
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Rear tire
4.10x3.50-6Reference
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Lawn/turf front
4.10x3.50-4Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
4.10x3.50-6Reference
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Length
144 cmReference
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Width
74 cmReference
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Height
95 cmReference
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26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
66 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.