John Deere 100 vs Wheel Horse 8HP

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 100

John Deere 100

8 HP · 1975–1978

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Wheel Horse 8HP

Wheel Horse 8HP

8 HP · 1973

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 100 and the Wheel Horse 8HP deliver the same power: 8 HP.
  • The John Deere 100 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1973 for the Wheel Horse 8HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 8HP is heavier: 267 kg versus 176 kg for the John Deere 100.
  • The Wheel Horse 8HP has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 100Wheel Horse 8HP
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years1975–19781973
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight176 kg267 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 16 / 2
Wheelbase107 cm115 cm
Length149 cm165 cm
Mower deck34"36"

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