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Wheel Horse GT-1100 vs Wheel Horse LT-1100 Work Horse
Verdict: Wheel Horse GT-1100 vs Wheel Horse LT-1100 Work Horse
The Wheel Horse GT-1100 and the Wheel Horse LT-1100 Work Horse are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 11 hp. Wheel Horse GT-1100 is the lighter machine (262 kg vs 427 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse GT-1100 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 6.1 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
11 hp
11 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
Image courtesy of Matthew MeadsReference
The three-speed Work Horse LT-1100 used the Briggs 252707.Reference
Original price
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$999 (3-speed 1984)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
6.1 LReference
Displacement
24.36 ciReference
24.36 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Wheel Horse 5086Reference
Peerless 900-003Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
262 kgReference
427 to 477 poundsReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
23x8.5-12Reference
20x10.0-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6 (3-speed)Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.5-12Reference
18x6.5-8 (3-speed)Reference
Length
170 cmReference
163 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
88 cmReference
Height
102 cmReference
99 cmReference
Shipping weight
262 kgReference
216 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
LT-1100 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Right side of the tractor, ahead of the PTO lever.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.