Wheel HorseModel A
Wheel Horse 310-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 10 hp
- displacement
- 23.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Wheel Horse 310-8 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
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 310-8
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse C-81
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 310-8 higher · +2 hp (+25%)310-810 hp
C-818 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
310-8 is in the 7th percentile; C-81 is in the 4th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 310-8 higher · +5.2 ci (+28%)310-823.8 ci
C-8118.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
310-8 is in the 11th percentile; C-81 is in the 2nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied310-81
C-811
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
310-8 is in the 17th percentile; C-81 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied310-86
C-816
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
310-8 is in the 50th percentile; C-81 is in the 50th · 152 models
310-8 (A)C-81 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse | Wheel Horse | Same |
| Model | 310-8 | C-81 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K241S / M10S | K181S | — |
| Power Output | 10hp | 8hp | ▲ 310-8+2 hp · +25% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 23.8ci | 18.6ci | ▲ 310-8+5.2 ci · +28% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3in | ▲ 310-8+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 2.9in | 2.8in | ▲ 310-8+0.1 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear | Belt-driven gear type | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 65in | 65in | Same |
| Width | 36.2in | 35.8in | ▲ 310-8+0.4 in · +1% |
| Height | 40.2in | 40.9in | ▲ C-81+0.7 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 527lb | 540lb | ▲ C-81+13 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Independent with mechanical clutch | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve hitch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse C-81 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 7th percentile (10 hp)B · 4th percentile (8 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 11th percentile (23.8 ci)B · 2nd percentile (18.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 22nd percentile (527 lb)B · 25th percentile (540 lb)
A · 310-8B · C-81Median Lawn and Garden Tractor