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Wheel Horse A-80 vs Wheel Horse Charger V8
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-80 vs Wheel Horse Charger V8
The Wheel Horse A-80 and the Wheel Horse Charger V8 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-80 is the lighter machine (224 kg vs 225 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-80 is the newer design (1975 vs 1969). 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
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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
Kohler KV181SReference
Original price
$925 (1975 electric )Reference
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Variants
A-80E
electric startReference
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A-80R
recoil startReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
18.65 ciReference
18.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 64 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion J8CReference
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Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
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Power
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6.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 648Reference
Eaton 6Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
27 kgReference
225 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x8.50-8Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.50-8Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Length
143 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
77 cmReference
81 cmReference
Height
92 cmReference
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Shipping weight
224 kgReference
225 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
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94 cmReference
Height (hood)
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82 cmReference
Ground clearance
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14 cmReference
A-80 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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10Reference
Battery AH
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24Reference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
91 cmReference
Overall width
105 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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Charger V8 Serial Numbers
1969
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1-7841Reference
1970
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1-7851Reference
Location:
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Model codes shown.Reference
36" 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.