Compare/Wheel Horse 14-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 16-44HXL

Wheel Horse 14-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 16-44HXL

Verdict: Wheel Horse 14-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 16-44HXL

The Wheel Horse 14-38HXL and the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse 16-44HXL leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Wheel Horse 14-38HXL is the lighter machine (186 kg vs 212 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse 14-38HXL if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

6.6 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

10.8 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear 321-0500Reference

Hydro-Gear 326-0650Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manualReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

120 cmReference

Weight

186 kgReference

212 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

Rear tire

18x9.50-8Reference

20x10.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.50-8Reference

20x10.00-8Reference

Length

168 cmReference

172 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

14-38HXL Serial Numbers

1996

6900001 (71193)Reference

6900001 (71196)Reference

1997

7900001 (71193)Reference

7900001 (71196)Reference

Location:

Serial number on top of tractor fender deck, below the seat.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

160Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

111 cmReference

16-44HXL Serial Number Location

16-44HXL Serial Numbers

1998

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8900001 (71196)Reference

44" 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.