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Wheel Horse 13-38XL vs Wheel Horse 222-5
Verdict: Wheel Horse 13-38XL vs Wheel Horse 222-5
The Wheel Horse 13-38XL and the Wheel Horse 222-5 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Wheel Horse 13-38XL is the newer design (1996 vs 1988). 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
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
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Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
89 x 74 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.7 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless MST-205Reference
PeerlessReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
186 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
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Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Length
168 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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13-38XL Serial Numbers
1996
6900001 (71185)Reference
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1997
7900001 (71185)Reference
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1998
8900001 (71185)Reference
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Location:
Serial number on top of tractor fender deck, below the seat.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
91 cmReference
36" Mower deck
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.


