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Wheel Horse B-80 vs Wheel Horse B-81
Verdict: Wheel Horse B-80 vs Wheel Horse B-81
The Wheel Horse B-80 and the Wheel Horse B-81 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 B-81 is the lighter machine (181 kg vs 244 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse B-81 is the newer design (1978 vs 1974). 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
The two-range transmission was used on the B-80 beginning in 1976.Reference
The Foote 4000 was used on the Wheel Horse B-81 during 1979 model year production.Reference
Original price
$1,345 (1977 )Reference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
18.6 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
0.7 LReference
Rated RPM
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3500Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion CJ-8Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Wheel HorseReference
Foote 4000Reference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 90 GL5Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual dry discReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
244 kgReference
181 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
22x7.50-12Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x7.50-12Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
87 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
93 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
24Reference
Charging amps
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3Reference
Attachment overview
B-81 Serial Numbers
1978
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82-08BP01Reference
1979
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92-08BF01Reference
Location:
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Tractor model codes shown.Reference
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.