Craftsman 131.8270 vs Wheel Horse 604
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 131.8270 and the Wheel Horse 604 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The Craftsman 131.8270 is the more recent model: production started in 1966, versus 1964 for the Wheel Horse 604.
- The Wheel Horse 604 is heavier: 181 kg versus 102 kg for the Craftsman 131.8270.
- The Wheel Horse 604 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 131.8270 | Wheel Horse 604 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1966 | 1964 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 102 kg | 181 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 104 cm |
| Length | — | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 26" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 131.8270 or the Wheel Horse 604?
The Craftsman 131.8270 and the Wheel Horse 604 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 131.8270 or the Wheel Horse 604?
The Craftsman 131.8270 is the more recent model: production started in 1966, versus 1964 for the Wheel Horse 604.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 131.8270 or the Wheel Horse 604?
The Wheel Horse 604 is heavier: 181 kg versus 102 kg for the Craftsman 131.8270.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 131.8270 or the Wheel Horse 604?
The Wheel Horse 604 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
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