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Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse SK-486
Verdict: Wheel Horse 15-38HXL vs Wheel Horse SK-486
The Wheel Horse 15-38HXL and the Wheel Horse SK-486 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 is the newer design (1999 vs 1982). 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 HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
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Displacement
28.4 ciReference
35.89 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
95 x 83 mmReference
Power
11.6 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 321-0500Reference
Wheel Horse Uni-Drive 5086Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
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Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
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Length
168 cmReference
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Rear axle
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25 mmReference
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
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
114 cmReference
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SK-486 Serial Number Location
48" Mower deck
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.