Bolens 900 vs Wheel Horse 704
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 900 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 704: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).
- The Bolens 900 is heavier: 283 kg versus 181 kg for the Wheel Horse 704.
- The Bolens 900 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 900 | Wheel Horse 704 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1964–1965 | 1964 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 181 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 104 cm |
| Length | 160 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 900 or the Wheel Horse 704?
The Bolens 900 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 704: 8 HP versus 7 HP (+1 HP, +14%).
Which is heavier, the Bolens 900 or the Wheel Horse 704?
The Bolens 900 is heavier: 283 kg versus 181 kg for the Wheel Horse 704.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 900 or the Wheel Horse 704?
The Bolens 900 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 32".