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Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse C-165
Verdict: Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse C-165
The Wheel Horse 15-38HXL and the Wheel Horse C-165 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-165 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 1980). 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
EatonReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Sundstrand hydrostatic also used during the 1980 model year.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
35.89 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
95 x 83 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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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 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
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
115 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
175 cmReference
Weight
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272 kgReference
Width
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93 cmReference
Height
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104 cmReference
15-38HXL Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Model codes shown.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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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manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
C-165 Serial Numbers
1980
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01-16KS01 (Sundstrand hydro)Reference
1981
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01-16KE02 (Eaton hydro)Reference
1984
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11-16K801 (gear)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.