Compare/Wheel Horse B-145 Elec-Trak vs Wheel Horse C-145

Wheel Horse B-145 Elec-Trak vs Wheel Horse C-145

Verdict: Wheel Horse B-145 Elec-Trak vs Wheel Horse C-145

The Wheel Horse B-145 Elec-Trak and the Wheel Horse C-145 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Wheel Horse C-145 is the lighter machine (290 kg vs 386 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse C-145 is the newer design (1980 vs 1975). 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

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Rated power

14 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel HorseReference

Three forward gears and two reverse in four ranges.Reference

The Eaton hydrostatic was offered throughout the production run. Additionally, a Sundstrand hydrostatic was used on some C-145 tractors in 1980, model code 01-14KS01.Reference

Original price

$1,422 (1977 )Reference

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Engine

Power

10.4 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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11.4 LReference

Displacement

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31.27 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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89 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)

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10.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Sparkplug

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Champion H-10Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Eaton 1100Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

3-blade with electric liftReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

100 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

66 kgReference

290 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Length

188 cmReference

175 cmReference

Width

88 cmReference

93 cmReference

Height

107 cmReference

104 cmReference

Shipping weight

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290 kgReference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

106 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

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C-145 Serial Numbers

1980

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01-14KE01 (hydrostatic)Reference

1981

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01-14KE02 (hydrostatic)Reference

1982

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01-14KE03 (hydrostatic)Reference

1983

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01-14KE04 (hydrostatic)Reference

1984

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11-14KE01 (hydrostatic)Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate located below steering column. Tractor model codes are listed.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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32Reference

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.