John Deere 400 vs Wheel Horse 269-H

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 400

John Deere 400

19 HP · 1975–1983

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Wheel Horse 269-H

Wheel Horse 269-H

19 HP · 1996–1998

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 400 and the Wheel Horse 269-H deliver the same power: 19 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 269-H is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1975 for the John Deere 400.
  • The John Deere 400 is heavier: 442 kg versus 254 kg for the Wheel Horse 269-H.
  • The John Deere 400 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 400Wheel Horse 269-H
Power19 HP19 HP
Production years1975–19831996–1998
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight442 kg254 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase132 cm125 cm
Length193 cm175 cm
Mower deck60"38"

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