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Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 616-Z
Verdict: Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 616-Z
The Wheel Horse 15-38HXL and the Wheel Horse 616-Z 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 616-Z holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 6.6 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 opposed-twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power
11.6 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 321-0500Reference
Eaton 781Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
106 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Length
168 cmReference
182 cmReference
Weight
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326 kgReference
Width
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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 plate on the left side of the machine, behind the left drive wheel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
280Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
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
616-Z Serial Numbers
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.