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Wheel Horse A-85 vs Wheel Horse E-81
Verdict: Wheel Horse A-85 vs Wheel Horse E-81
The Wheel Horse A-85 and the Wheel Horse E-81 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse E-81 is the lighter machine (176 kg vs 212 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse E-81 is the newer design (1979 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
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
electricReference
32" mid-mount mower deckReference
Engine
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 724AReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
93 cmReference
104 cmReference
Weight
26 kgReference
176 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
13x6.50-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x6.50-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Length
134 cmReference
137 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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104 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Batteries
3Reference
3Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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90Reference
32" Mower deck
Type
2-blade with manual liftReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
81 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 8 cmReference
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Overall width
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104 cmReference
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.