John Deere 111 vs Wheel Horse SB-421
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 111 and the Wheel Horse SB-421 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
- The Wheel Horse SB-421 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1979 for the John Deere 111.
- The Wheel Horse SB-421 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 111 | Wheel Horse SB-421 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11 HP | 11 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1982 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 201 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | — |
| Length | 157 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 111 or the Wheel Horse SB-421?
The John Deere 111 and the Wheel Horse SB-421 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere 111 or the Wheel Horse SB-421?
The Wheel Horse SB-421 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1979 for the John Deere 111.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 111 or the Wheel Horse SB-421?
The Wheel Horse SB-421 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Other comparisons
Allis Chalmers 611 vs John Deere 111Allis Chalmers 811GT vs John Deere 111Ariens lawn tractors YT1132 vs John Deere 111HAriens lawn tractors YT1138 vs John Deere 111HBolens 1130 vs John Deere 111HBolens 1134 vs John Deere 111HGilson lawn tractors 52073 vs Wheel Horse SB-421Gilson lawn tractors 52074 vs Wheel Horse SB-421