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Wheel Horse B-80 vs Wheel Horse C-81
Verdict: Wheel Horse B-80 vs Wheel Horse C-81
The Wheel Horse B-80 and the Wheel Horse C-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 C-81 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse C-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
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Original price
$1,345 (1977 )Reference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
18.6 ciReference
18.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Rated RPM
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3575Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Wheel HorseReference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual dry discReference
manual dry discReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
244 kgReference
244 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
22x7.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x7.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
104 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
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Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
C-81 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate below the dashboard.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.