Horow HWMT-8745 Compact Two-Piece Elongated Toilet

Horow HWMT-8745 Compact Two-Piece Elongated: Ultra-Compact Modern Two-Piece

The Horow HWMT-8745 Compact Two-Piece Elongated Toilet is Horow's most space-efficient two-piece — featuring approximately 26.5-inch projection from the wall, the smallest standard two-piece footprint in Horow's catalog. At $279-$359 retail, the HWMT-8745 Compact targets installations where standard 29-inch toilets don't fit but the buyer wants elongated bowl comfort rather than compromise to a round-front shape. For 24-26 inch alcove powder rooms, older home retrofits, and apartment renovations with extremely tight bathroom geometries, the HWMT-8745 hits a uniquely useful market position.

HWMT-8745's Compact Position

Horow offers multiple compact configurations across their catalog:

• HWMT-8745 (this model): ~26.5" projection two-piece elongated — most compact two-piece
• HWMT-8733: ~27.5" projection one-piece — compact-mid one-piece
• HWMT-8731: ~29" projection one-piece — standard volume flagship

The HWMT-8745's 26.5-inch projection is meaningfully smaller than competing compact options (DV-1F0026 at 27", Delta Riosa at 27", Kohler Veil Compact at 27") — useful when every inch of floor depth matters.

When You Need the HWMT-8745's Compact Geometry

• 24-26 inch wide powder rooms: bathroom depth constraints requiring smallest possible toilet footprint
• Door clearance configurations: tight clearance between toilet and bathroom door swing
• Apartment renovations with original tight bathroom layouts: retrofitting older bathrooms designed for 1950s-1970s compact toilet specifications
• Mobility-clearance installations: wheelchair clearance configurations needing compact toilet to maintain ADA-required floor clearance
• RV and tiny home installations: non-traditional residential applications with extreme space constraints

Elongated Bowl Despite Compact Projection

The HWMT-8745 achieves its compact 26.5-inch projection while maintaining elongated bowl shape — the engineering achievement that distinguishes it from competing ultra-compact alternatives that compromise to round-front bowls (Mansfield Maverick, Gerber Maxwell compact variants). Elongated bowl comfort + ultra-compact footprint is rare in the value-tier market, making the HWMT-8745 useful for specific compact-bathroom scenarios where bowl comfort matters.

Two-Piece Form Factor

Standard two-piece (separate tank and bowl). The two-piece design works particularly well for compact configurations — each piece is a single-person lift through tight bathroom doors, and the configuration is easier to install in cramped quarters than one-piece alternatives.

Dual-Flush 1.1/1.6 GPF

Dual-flush averaging ~1.28 GPF — WaterSense certified.

Soft-Close Seat Included

Standard soft-close seat ships with the unit.

ADA Comfort Height

Seat height ~17 inches floor-to-rim.

Specifications

• Form factor: Two-piece floor-mount, ultra-compact projection
• Bowl shape: Elongated (despite compact projection)
• Material: Vitreous china
• Flush volume: Dual-flush 1.1/1.6 GPF (avg ~1.28 GPF)
• Rough-in: 12 inches
• Projection: ~26.5 inches (ultra-compact)
• Seat height: ~17 inches (ADA comfort height)
• Seat: Soft-close included
• Color: Glossy White
• Warranty: 5 years vitreous china, 1 year mechanical
• MaP rating: 800g
• Certifications: WaterSense, ADA compliant

Installation

• Standard 12-inch rough-in
• Cold water supply line
• Wax ring + flange bolts ($15-$25 separate)
• Single-person lift each component (compact size and weight)
• Installation labor: 1.5-2 hours, $150-$350
• Easier to maneuver in tight bathrooms than full-size alternatives

Care

• Standard porcelain cleaners safe
• Pumice stones safe for mineral deposits
• Avoid steel wool and abrasive scrub pads
• The compact tank and bowl design has less surface area to clean than standard alternatives

Pros

• Ultra-compact 26.5-inch projection — smallest standard two-piece in its segment
• Elongated bowl despite compact size — rare configuration
• Two-piece form factor easier to maneuver into tight bathrooms
• Soft-close seat included
• Dual-flush water savings
• WaterSense certified
• ADA comfort height
• Aggressive pricing $279-$359 — competitive with comparable compact alternatives
• Standard 12-inch rough-in compatibility
• Useful niche product for extreme-compact bathroom scenarios

Cons

• Only Glossy White available — no color options
• 5-year china + 1-year mechanical warranty weak vs. Delta lifetime china at similar price
• Limited US retail distribution — primarily Amazon
• Horow brand recognition lower than mainstream alternatives
• Niche product — overkill for most standard bathroom configurations
• Compact bowl design slightly less comfortable for extended seating than standard projection elongated bowls
• Generic OEM internals not always Fluidmaster-direct compatible

Who Should Buy

• 24-26 inch wide powder rooms and half-baths where standard 27+ inch toilets won't fit
• Apartment renovations with original tight bathroom layouts
• Door clearance configurations requiring smallest possible toilet footprint
• RV, tiny home, and non-traditional residential installations
• Mobility-clearance installations needing maximum floor space around the toilet
• Renovations where elongated bowl comfort is essential but space is severely constrained

Comparison Decisions

• HWMT-8745 vs. HWMT-8733 ($299-$369): 8733 is one-piece, 8745 is two-piece. 8745 saves about 1 inch of projection. Pick on form factor preference.
• HWMT-8745 vs. Kohler Veil Compact ($899): Kohler wins on lifetime china warranty and aesthetic refinement. Horow wins on price by 60%+. Pick on warranty depth vs. price priority.
• HWMT-8745 vs. Delta Riosa ($279-$359): Delta wins on lifetime china warranty. Horow wins on slightly more compact projection (26.5" vs. 27"). Pick on warranty vs. compact priority.
• HWMT-8745 vs. DeerValley DV-1F0026 ($299-$399): DV is one-piece, more refined aesthetic. Horow is two-piece, slightly more compact. Pick on form factor and aesthetic priority.