REO lawn tractors 426 vs Wheel Horse 401
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The REO lawn tractors 426 and the Wheel Horse 401 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
- The Wheel Horse 401 is the more recent model: production started in 1961, versus 1959 for the REO lawn tractors 426.
- The Wheel Horse 401 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| REO lawn tractors 426 | Wheel Horse 401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4 HP | 4 HP |
| Production years | 1959–1963 | 1961 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Mower deck | 26" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the REO lawn tractors 426 or the Wheel Horse 401?
The REO lawn tractors 426 and the Wheel Horse 401 deliver the same power: 4 HP.
Which is more recent, the REO lawn tractors 426 or the Wheel Horse 401?
The Wheel Horse 401 is the more recent model: production started in 1961, versus 1959 for the REO lawn tractors 426.
Which has the wider mower deck, the REO lawn tractors 426 or the Wheel Horse 401?
The Wheel Horse 401 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".

