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Woods 1860 vs Woods R1540
Verdict: Woods 1860 vs Woods R1540
The Woods 1860 and the Woods R1540 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Woods 1860 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Woods 1860 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Woods R1540 is the newer design (2000 vs 1987). In short: choose the Woods 1860 for outright pulling power, or the Woods R1540 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Woods
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Woods
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
WoodsReference
WoodsReference
Manufacturer
GrasshopperReference
AriensReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
36.6 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
64 x 62 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
20x10.00-8Reference
11x4-4Reference
Rear tire
13x5.00-6Reference
18x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x10.00-8Reference
11x4-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x5.00-6Reference
18x6.5-8Reference
Weight
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266 kgReference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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132 cmReference
Height
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114 cmReference
Woods 1860 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Woods R1540 attachments
40" Mower deck
Cutting width
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101 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.