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New Holland LS45 vs New Holland S-16

Verdict: New Holland LS45 vs New Holland S-16

The New Holland LS45 and the New Holland S-16 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland LS45 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. New Holland S-16 is the lighter machine (356 kg vs 510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland S-16 holds more fuel (18.0 L vs 14.8 L) for longer stints between fills. New Holland LS45 is the newer design (1996 vs 1972). In short: choose the New Holland LS45 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland S-16 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
New Holland LS45 Lawn Tractor
New Holland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland S-16 Lawn Tractor
New Holland
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
New HollandReference
Manufacturer
ToroReference
New Holland (a part of Sperry)Reference
Foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with standard cruise control. The Hydro-Gear was used on the LS45 beginning with the 2000 model year.Reference
air-cooledReference
Hydro Brakes
mechanical bandReference
Variants
9861899
16hp gearReference
9863218
18hp hydrostaticReference
268-H
similar Wheel Horse modelReference
S-16
garden tractorReference
T-220
trenching tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
14.8 LReference
18.0 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
35.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
95 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.6 LReference
3.3 LReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.229 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Transmission
Gear Brakes
deckReference
Gear Weight
231 kgReference
Gear Ground clearance
20 cmReference
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 330-300Reference
Vickers T66ZReference
Type
gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 20W-50Reference
SAE 10W-30 MSReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Rear Type
0Reference
Rear PTO
OptionalReference
Rear PTO Type
3600Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
510 to 521 poundsReference
356 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
107 cmReference
121 cmReference
Hydro Weight
236 kgReference
Hydro Ground clearance
18 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Shipping weight
356 kgReference
Front tread
79 cmReference
Rear tread
82/89 cmReference
New Holland LS45 attachments
LS45 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
35Reference
Attachment overview
New Holland S-16 attachments
S-16 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
121 cmReference

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.

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