John Deere 130 vs Wheel Horse 953
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 130 and the Wheel Horse 953 deliver the same power: 9 HP.
- The John Deere 130 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1963 for the Wheel Horse 953.
- The Wheel Horse 953 is heavier: 297 kg versus 188 kg for the John Deere 130.
- The Wheel Horse 953 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 130 | Wheel Horse 953 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 9 HP | 9 HP |
| Production years | 1986–1988 | 1963 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 188 kg | 297 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 119 cm |
| Length | 165 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 48" |
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