Simplicity 600 vs Wheel Horse 552
Side-by-side specs comparison
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 600 | Wheel Horse 552 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1961–1963 | 1962 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 162 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 104 cm |
| Length | — | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Simplicity 600 or the Wheel Horse 552?
The Simplicity 600 is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 552: 6 HP versus 5 HP (+1 HP, +20%).
Which is more recent, the Simplicity 600 or the Wheel Horse 552?
The Wheel Horse 552 is the more recent model: production started in 1962, versus 1961 for the Simplicity 600.
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