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Wheel Horse 13-38XL vs Wheel Horse 252-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 13-38XL vs Wheel Horse 252-H
The Wheel Horse 13-38XL and the Wheel Horse 252-H 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 252-H holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. 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 Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
89 x 74 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.7 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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9.3 kWReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless MST-205Reference
Eaton 7Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
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0.7 LReference
Oil type
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SAE 20Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
186 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
22x8.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
22x8.00-12Reference
Length
168 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Width
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90 cmReference
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
Model codes in parentheses.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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252-H Serial Numbers
1988
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-unknown-Reference
1989
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-unknown-Reference
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.