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Toro Wheel Horse GT430 72202 vs Toro Z480
Verdict: Toro Wheel Horse GT430 72202 vs Toro Z480
The Toro Wheel Horse GT430 72202 and the Toro Z480 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Toro Wheel Horse GT430 72202 leads on rated power with 19 hp against 18 hp. Toro Wheel Horse GT430 72202 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Toro Wheel Horse GT430 72202 for outright pulling power, or the Toro Z480 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
19 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Hydro-GearReference
ToroReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
35.6 ciReference
30.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
74 x 68 mmReference
90 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.2 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
—
Hydro-GearReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
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Weight
298 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5Reference
10x4Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5Reference
18x8.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5Reference
10x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5Reference
18x8.5Reference
Length
175 cmReference
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Width
91 cmReference
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Front axle
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CasterReference
Toro GT430 attachments
GT430 Serial Numbers
2005
250000001Reference
250000001 (74352)Reference
2006
260000001Reference
260000001 (74353)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Toro Z480 attachments
Z480 Serial Numbers
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
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121 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 11 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.