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Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 216-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 216-H
The Wheel Horse 15-38HXL and the Wheel Horse 216-H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Wheel Horse 15-38HXL holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 15-38HXL is the newer design (1999 vs 1990). 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
16 hp
16 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power
11.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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11.6 kWReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 321-0500Reference
EatonReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 20Reference
Oil change
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fill as neededReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
113 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Length
168 cmReference
160 cmReference
Weight
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152 kgReference
Width
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78 cmReference
Height
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91 cmReference
15-38HXL Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Below seat on right side.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
280Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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16Reference
Battery AH
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24Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
114 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
216-H Serial Numbers
1990
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-unknown-Reference
30" 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.