John Deere 130 vs Wheel Horse 208-4
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 130 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 208-4: 9 HP versus 8 HP (+1 HP, +13%).
- The Wheel Horse 208-4 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1986 for the John Deere 130.
- The John Deere 130 is heavier: 188 kg versus 156 kg for the Wheel Horse 208-4.
- The Wheel Horse 208-4 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 130 | Wheel Horse 208-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 9 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1986–1988 | 1988 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 188 kg | 156 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 165 cm | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 130 or the Wheel Horse 208-4?
The John Deere 130 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 208-4: 9 HP versus 8 HP (+1 HP, +13%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 130 or the Wheel Horse 208-4?
The Wheel Horse 208-4 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1986 for the John Deere 130.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 130 or the Wheel Horse 208-4?
The John Deere 130 is heavier: 188 kg versus 156 kg for the Wheel Horse 208-4.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 130 or the Wheel Horse 208-4?
The Wheel Horse 208-4 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".
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