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Wheel Horse A-70 vs Wheel Horse RS-83 Ride-Away Senior
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-70 vs Wheel Horse RS-83 Ride-Away Senior
The Wheel Horse A-70 and the Wheel Horse RS-83 Ride-Away Senior 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 newer design (1976 vs 1947). 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
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Original price
$895 (1977 )Reference
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Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
23 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Power
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6.2 kWReference
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
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Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
3-12Reference
Rear tire
15x6.00-6Reference
8-16Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
3-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6.00-6Reference
8-16Reference
Length
168 cmReference
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Width
116 cmReference
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Height
105 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
24Reference
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30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
76 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.