John Deere 100 vs Wheel Horse 877
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 100 and the Wheel Horse 877 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 100 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1967 for the Wheel Horse 877.
- The Wheel Horse 877 is heavier: 247 kg versus 176 kg for the John Deere 100.
- The Wheel Horse 877 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 100 | Wheel Horse 877 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1975–1978 | 1967 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 176 kg | 247 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 104 cm |
| Length | 149 cm | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 36" |