John Deere 100 vs Wheel Horse B-85
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 100 and the Wheel Horse B-85 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Wheel Horse B-85 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1975 for the John Deere 100.
- The Wheel Horse B-85 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 100 | Wheel Horse B-85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1975–1978 | 1982 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 176 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | — |
| Length | 149 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 36" |
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