Compare/Wheel Horse B-80 vs Wheel Horse C-85

Wheel Horse B-80 vs Wheel Horse C-85

Verdict: Wheel Horse B-80 vs Wheel Horse C-85

The Wheel Horse B-80 and the Wheel Horse C-85 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-85 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse C-85 is the newer design (1980 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel HorseReference

The two-range transmission was used on the B-80 beginning in 1976.Reference

air-cooledReference

Original price

$1,345 (1977 )Reference

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Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

5.7 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

18.6 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

75 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

0.9 LReference

1.9 LReference

Power

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6.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Sparkplug

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Champion J-8Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

Wheel HorseReference

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Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manual dry discReference

manualReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Front PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

Weight

244 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

22x7.50-12Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22x7.50-12Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Length

165 cmReference

175 cmReference

Width

83 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height

101 cmReference

104 cmReference

Shipping weight

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244 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

24Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

C-85 Serial Numbers

1980

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-unknown-Reference

1981

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-unknown-Reference

1982

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-unknown-Reference

1983

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-unknown-Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate below dash. Model codes in parentheses.Reference

36" Mower deck

Cutting width

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91 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.