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Wheel Horse A-65 vs Wheel Horse A-85
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-65 vs Wheel Horse A-85
The Wheel Horse A-65 and the Wheel Horse A-85 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse A-85 is the lighter machine (212 kg vs 226 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-85 is the newer design (1976 vs 1975). 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
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
null hp
null hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
36" mid-mount mower deckReference
electricReference
Engine
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
direct electric driveReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 cmReference
93 cmReference
Weight
226 kgReference
26 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
13x6.50-5Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x6.50-5Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Length
154 cmReference
134 cmReference
Height
97 cmReference
109 cmReference
36" Mower deck
Type
2-blade with manual liftReference
2-blade with manual liftReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
81 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
3 to 8 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Batteries
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3Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
32" 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.