Compare/Homelite T-15 vs Homelite T-16S

Homelite T-15 vs Homelite T-16S

Verdict: Homelite T-15 vs Homelite T-16S

The Homelite T-15 and the Homelite T-16S are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Homelite T-16S leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Homelite T-16S is the newer design (1973 vs 1972). In short: choose the Homelite T-16S for outright pulling power, or the Homelite T-15 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Homelite

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Homelite

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference

Manufacturer

Allis-ChalmersReference

SimplicityReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

9.5 LReference

Displacement

32.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.2 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

—

paper cartridge with foam pre-cleanerReference

Transmission

VickersReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven shuttleReference

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Weight

408 kgReference

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Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

Wheelbase

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122 cmReference

Length

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177 cmReference

Width

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95 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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104 cmReference

Height (hood)

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90 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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20 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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15 cmReference

Front tread

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78 cmReference

Rear tread

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68 cmReference

Homelite T-15 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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14Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

T-16S

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shuttleReference

T-16H

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hydrostaticReference

Homelite T-16S attachments

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.