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Wheel Horse A-81 vs Wheel Horse A-90
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-81 vs Wheel Horse A-90
The Wheel Horse A-81 and the Wheel Horse A-90 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-81 is the lighter machine (165 kg vs 181 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse A-81 is the newer design (1978 vs 1976). 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
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$875 (1977 )Reference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 724AReference
Tecumseh 600Reference
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
102 cmReference
107 cmReference
Weight
165 kgReference
181 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.0-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
15x6.0-6Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.0-6Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6.0-6Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
137 cmReference
143 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
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Shipping weight
165 kgReference
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Height
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92 cmReference
A-81 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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24Reference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
friction discReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
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Overall width
102 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.