Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM vs Wheel Horse 550
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 550: 6 HP versus 5 HP (+1 HP, +20%).
- The Wheel Horse 550 is the more recent model: production started in 1960, versus 1958 for the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM.
- The Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM is heavier: 158 kg versus 129 kg for the Wheel Horse 550.
- The Wheel Horse 550 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 27".
Full specs comparison
| Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM | Wheel Horse 550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1958–1962 | 1960 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 158 kg | 129 kg |
| Drive | — | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 101 cm |
| Length | — | 149 cm |
| Mower deck | 27" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM or the Wheel Horse 550?
The Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 550: 6 HP versus 5 HP (+1 HP, +20%).
Which is more recent, the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM or the Wheel Horse 550?
The Wheel Horse 550 is the more recent model: production started in 1960, versus 1958 for the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM.
Which is heavier, the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM or the Wheel Horse 550?
The Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM is heavier: 158 kg versus 129 kg for the Wheel Horse 550.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Snapper lawn tractors ST27RM or the Wheel Horse 550?
The Wheel Horse 550 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 27".