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Toro 960 55402 vs Toro SS3216 74629
Verdict: Toro 960 55402 vs Toro SS3216 74629
The Toro 960 55402 and the Toro SS3216 74629 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Toro SS3216 74629 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Toro SS3216 74629 is the newer design (2014 vs 1969). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ToroReference
ToroReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
27.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
92 x 68 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (net)
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9.2 kWReference
Sparkplug
—
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 2301Reference
Hydro-Gear ZT-2100Reference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
0.9 LReference
Oil type
Shell Macoma 72Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanical idler pulleyReference
electricReference
Mid PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
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Weight
43 kgReference
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Front tire
6.50x8Reference
11x4Reference
Rear tire
8.50x12Reference
18x6Reference
Lawn/turf front
6.50x8Reference
11x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.50x12Reference
18x6Reference
Length
171 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
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Rear axle
25 mmReference
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Front tread
73 cmReference
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Rear tread
73 cmReference
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Height
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105 cmReference
Front axle
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CastersReference
Toro 960 attachments
960 Serial Numbers
1969
900001Reference
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1970
000001Reference
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1971
100001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
starter-generatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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195Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
81 cmReference
Cut height
5 to 10 cmReference
3 to 11 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
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Toro SS3216 attachments
32" Mower deck
Overall width
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99 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.