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Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse C-161 Twin
Verdict: Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse C-161 Twin
The Wheel Horse 15-38HXL and the Wheel Horse C-161 Twin 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 C-161 Twin 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 1978). 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
SundstrandReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Original price
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$2,990 (1978 hydro )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power
11.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3300Reference
Oil capacity
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5.2 LReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 321-0500Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Gear Weight
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256 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
115 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
168 cmReference
165 cmReference
Weight
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565 to 605 poundsReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Height
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104 cmReference
Hydro Weight
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274 kgReference
15-38HXL Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Serial number plate below the dashboard.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
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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manual dry discReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
C-161 Twin 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.