Craftsman 536.8145 vs Wheel Horse 400
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 536.8145 and the Wheel Horse 400 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
- The Wheel Horse 400 is the more recent model: production started in 1960, versus 1956 for the Craftsman 536.8145.
- The Wheel Horse 400 is heavier: 129 kg versus 119 kg for the Craftsman 536.8145.
- The Wheel Horse 400 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 24".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 536.8145 | Wheel Horse 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4 HP | 4 HP |
| Production years | 1956–1960 | 1960 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 119 kg | 129 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 101 cm |
| Length | — | 149 cm |
| Mower deck | 24" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 536.8145 or the Wheel Horse 400?
The Craftsman 536.8145 and the Wheel Horse 400 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 536.8145 or the Wheel Horse 400?
The Wheel Horse 400 is the more recent model: production started in 1960, versus 1956 for the Craftsman 536.8145.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman 536.8145 or the Wheel Horse 400?
The Wheel Horse 400 is heavier: 129 kg versus 119 kg for the Craftsman 536.8145.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 536.8145 or the Wheel Horse 400?
The Wheel Horse 400 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 24".