Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 vs Wheel Horse B-81

Side-by-side specs comparison

Jacobsen lawn tractors 80

Jacobsen lawn tractors 80

8 HP · 1977–1980

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Wheel Horse B-81

Wheel Horse B-81

8 HP · 1978–1979

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 and the Wheel Horse B-81 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse B-81 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1977 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80.
  • The Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 is heavier: 185 kg versus 181 kg for the Wheel Horse B-81.
  • The Wheel Horse B-81 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".

Full specs comparison

Jacobsen lawn tractors 80Wheel Horse B-81
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years1977–19801978–1979
FuelGasolineElectric
Cylinders11
Weight185 kg181 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 13 / 1
Wheelbase106 cm115 cm
Length147 cm165 cm
Mower deck34"36"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 or the Wheel Horse B-81?

The Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 and the Wheel Horse B-81 deliver the same power: 8 HP.

Which is more recent, the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 or the Wheel Horse B-81?

The Wheel Horse B-81 is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1977 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80.

Which is heavier, the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 or the Wheel Horse B-81?

The Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 is heavier: 185 kg versus 181 kg for the Wheel Horse B-81.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Jacobsen lawn tractors 80 or the Wheel Horse B-81?

The Wheel Horse B-81 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".

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