John Deere 1550 vs Wheel Horse 824-Z

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1550

John Deere 1550

24 HP · 2015–2025

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Wheel Horse 824-Z

Wheel Horse 824-Z

24 HP · 1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1550 and the Wheel Horse 824-Z deliver the same power: 24 HP.
  • The John Deere 1550 is the more recent model: production started in 2015, versus 1992 for the Wheel Horse 824-Z.
  • The John Deere 1550 is heavier: 759 kg versus 453 kg for the Wheel Horse 824-Z.
  • The John Deere 1550 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 50".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1550Wheel Horse 824-Z
Power24 HP24 HP
Production years2015–20251992
FuelDieselGasoline
Cylinders32
Weight759 kg453 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase122 cm106 cm
Length220 cm182 cm
Mower deck60"50"

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