Bolens 850 vs Wheel Horse 857
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 850 and the Wheel Horse 857 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Wheel Horse 857 is the more recent model: production started in 1967, versus 1966 for the Bolens 850.
- The Bolens 850 is heavier: 249 kg versus 195 kg for the Wheel Horse 857.
- The Wheel Horse 857 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 850 | Wheel Horse 857 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1966–1969 | 1967 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 249 kg | 195 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 104 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 36" |