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Wheel Horse A-70 vs Wheel Horse Ranger 800
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-70 vs Wheel Horse Ranger 800
The Wheel Horse A-70 and the Wheel Horse Ranger 800 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Wheel Horse A-70 is the lighter machine (158 kg vs 167 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-70 is the newer design (1976 vs 1972). 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
PeerlessReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Original price
$895 (1977 )Reference
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Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
18.65 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
78 x 64 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 517Reference
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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
106 cmReference
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Weight
24 kgReference
167 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
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Rear tire
15x6.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
15x6.00-6Reference
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Length
168 cmReference
142 cmReference
Width
116 cmReference
88 cmReference
Height
105 cmReference
93 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
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30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
81 cmReference
Attachment overview
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.