Wheel HorseModel A
Wheel Horse 417-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Wheel Horse 417-8 vs Wheel Horse C-160
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Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse C-160
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 16 hp
- displacement
- 27.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 417-8
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse C-160
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 417-8 higher · +1 hp (+6%)417-817 hp
C-16016 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
417-8 is in the 41st percentile; C-160 is in the 36th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 417-8 higher · +14.6 ci (+53%)417-842.2 ci
C-16027.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
417-8 is in the 54th percentile; C-160 is in the 19th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 417-8 higher · +1 (+100%)417-82
C-1601
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
417-8 is in the 50th percentile; C-160 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied417-86
C-1606
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
417-8 is in the 50th percentile; C-160 is in the 50th · 152 models
417-8 (A)C-160 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse C-160 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse | Wheel Horse | Same |
| Model | 417-8 | C-160 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse C-160 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Tecumseh | — |
| Model | KT17QS | HH160 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 16hp | ▲ 417-8+1 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ 417-8+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 27.6ci | ▲ 417-8+14.6 ci · +53% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.5in | ▲ C-160+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.9in | ▲ C-160+0.1 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse C-160 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear | Belt-driven gear type | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse C-160 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 65in | 65in | Same |
| Width | 37.8in | 35.8in | ▲ 417-8+2 in · +6% |
| Height | 41.3in | 40.9in | ▲ 417-8+0.4 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 584lb | 600lb | ▲ C-160+16 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse C-160 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse C-160 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Sleeve hitch | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse C-160 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse C-160 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Wheel Horse 417-8 | Wheel Horse C-160 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 19th percentile (27.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 34th percentile (584 lb)B · 37th percentile (600 lb)
A · 417-8B · C-160Median Lawn and Garden Tractor