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Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse D-160
Verdict: Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse D-160
The Wheel Horse 15-38HXL and the Wheel Horse D-160 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 D-160 holds more fuel (21.8 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 15-38HXL is the newer design (1999 vs 1974). 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
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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 HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Onan B43MReference
Original price
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$3,145 (1978 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
21.8 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
43.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
83 x 67 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
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.584 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 321-0500Reference
SundstrandReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
127 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
27x12.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
27x12.00-12Reference
Length
168 cmReference
191 cmReference
Weight
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351 kgReference
Ag rear
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27x12.00-12Reference
Width
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115 cmReference
Height
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115 cmReference
15-38HXL Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
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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
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
114 cmReference
154 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
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0Reference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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2000 (1.0)Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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mechanical dry discReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
D-160 Serial Number Location
48" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
Brantly 617A Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Brantly 617A BackhoeReference
Transport height
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182 cmReference
Bucket width
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40 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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182 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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274 cmReference
Swing Arc
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135°Reference
Bucket force
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1360 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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707 kgReference
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.