Simplicity 600 vs Wheel Horse 552

Side-by-side specs comparison

Simplicity 600

Simplicity 600

6 HP · 1961–1963

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Wheel Horse 552

Wheel Horse 552

5 HP · 1962

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Simplicity 600 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 552: 6 HP versus 5 HP (+1 HP, +20%).
  • The Wheel Horse 552 is the more recent model: production started in 1962, versus 1961 for the Simplicity 600.

Full specs comparison

Simplicity 600Wheel Horse 552
Power6 HP5 HP
Production years1961–19631962
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight—162 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—3 / 1
Wheelbase—104 cm
Length—152 cm
Mower deck32"32"

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