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Head to head · Sub-Compact
Lanz HM8 vs Wheel Horse C-81
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Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse C-81
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 8 hp
- displacement
- 18.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
LanzLanz HM8
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse C-81
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedHM88 hp
C-818 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
HM8 is in the 1st percentile; C-81 is in the 1st · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ HM8 higher · +214 ci (+1153%)HM8233 ci
C-8118.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
HM8 is in the 98th percentile; C-81 is in the 1st · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedHM81
C-811
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
HM8 is in the 2nd percentile; C-81 is in the 2nd · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ C-81 higher · +5 (+500%)HM81
C-816
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
HM8 is in the 1st percentile; C-81 is in the 18th · 616 models
HM8 (A)C-81 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Lanz HM8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lanz | Wheel Horse | — |
| Model | HM8 | C-81 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Lawn and Garden | — |
Engine
| Spec | Lanz HM8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lanz | Kohler | — |
| Model | Not recorded | K181S | — |
| Power Output | 8hp | 8hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 500RPM | 3,600RPM | ▲ C-81+3,100 RPM · +620% |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 233ci | 18.6ci | ▲ HM8+214 ci · +1153% |
| Bore | 6.3in | 3in | ▲ HM8+3.3 in · +110% |
| Stroke | 7.5in | 2.8in | ▲ HM8+4.7 in · +168% |
Transmission
| Spec | Lanz HM8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Belt-driven gear type | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Lanz HM8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 65in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 35.8in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 40.9in | — |
| Operating Weight | 2,760lb | 540lb | ▲ HM8+2,220 lb · +411% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Lanz HM8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Lanz HM8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with mechanical clutch | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Lanz HM8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | 3 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Lanz HM8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Lanz HM8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Lanz HM8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 1st percentile (8 hp)B · 1st percentile (8 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 98th percentile (233 ci)B · 1st percentile (18.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 2nd percentile (1)B · 2nd percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 1st percentile (1)B · 18th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 51st percentile (2,760 lb)B · 1st percentile (540 lb)
A · HM8B · C-81Median Sub-Compact Tractor