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Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 246-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 246-H
The Wheel Horse 15-38HXL and the Wheel Horse 246-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 1992). 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
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
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 321-0500Reference
Eaton 751Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
125 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
168 cmReference
162 cmReference
Weight
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214 kgReference
Width
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89 cmReference
Height
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101 cmReference
15-38HXL Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
280Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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16Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Overall width
114 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
246-H Serial Numbers
1992
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2000001 (42-16BE01)Reference
1993
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3900001 (72101)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.