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Toro 16-42Z 74325 vs Toro Wheel Horse GT/315-8
Verdict: Toro 16-42Z 74325 vs Toro Wheel Horse GT/315-8
The Toro 16-42Z 74325 and the Toro Wheel Horse GT/315-8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Toro 16-42Z 74325 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Toro 16-42Z 74325 is the newer design (2003 vs 2002). In short: choose the Toro 16-42Z 74325 for outright pulling power, or the Toro Wheel Horse GT/315-8 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
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ToroReference
ToroReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) with high and low ranges.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
26 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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8.5 LReference
Sparkplug
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Champion Gold 2071Reference
Sparkplug gap
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1.016 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Uni-DriveReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Oil type
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SAE 90 GL5Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
10x4Reference
16x6.5Reference
Rear tire
18x7.5Reference
23x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
10x4Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x7.5Reference
23x9.5Reference
Front axle
CasterReference
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Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Weight
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283 kgReference
Length
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165 cmReference
Width
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92 cmReference
Toro 16-42Z attachments
16-42Z Serial Numbers
2003
230000001Reference
230000001 (73450)Reference
2004
240000001Reference
240000001 (73450)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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Toro GT/315-8 attachments
GT/315-8 Serial Number Location
GT/315-8 Serial Numbers
2002
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220000001 (73450)Reference
2005
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250000001 (73450)Reference
2006
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260000001 (73450)Reference
2007
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270000001 (73450)Reference
Attachment overview
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.