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Woods 2860 vs Woods R1540
Verdict: Woods 2860 vs Woods R1540
The Woods 2860 and the Woods R1540 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Woods 2860 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 15 hp. Woods R1540 is the newer design (2000 vs 1991). In short: choose the Woods 2860 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
17 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
WoodsReference
WoodsReference
Manufacturer
GrasshopperReference
AriensReference
liquid-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
12.3 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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13.2 LReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Woods 2860 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Dimensions
Weight
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266 kgReference
Front tire
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11x4-4Reference
Rear tire
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18x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11x4-4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x6.5-8Reference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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132 cmReference
Height
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114 cmReference
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.