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Wheel Horse 14-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 244-5

Verdict: Wheel Horse 14-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 244-5

The Wheel Horse 14-38HXL and the Wheel Horse 244-5 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse 14-38HXL leads on rated power with 15 hp against 14 hp. Wheel Horse 14-38HXL is the lighter machine (186 kg vs 200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 14-38HXL holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 14-38HXL is the newer design (1996 vs 1991). In short: choose the Wheel Horse 14-38HXL for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse 244-5 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
Wheel Horse 14-38HXL Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse 244-5 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Image courtesy of Andrew KohlsReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
23.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.8 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 321-0500Reference
Peerless 801Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
186 kgReference
200 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Length
168 cmReference
154 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
14-38HXL Serial Numbers
1996
6900001 (71193)Reference
1997
7900001 (71193)Reference
Location:
Serial number on top of tractor fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
200Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
13Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
Variants
244-5
gear-driveReference
244-H
hydrostaticReference
244-5 Serial Number Location
244-5 Serial Numbers
1991
1000001 (22-14O501)Reference
1992
2000001 (22-14O502)Reference
1993
3900001 (72040)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.

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