Compare/Wheel Horse 16-38HXL vs Wheel Horse C-160

Wheel Horse 16-38HXL vs Wheel Horse C-160

Verdict: Wheel Horse 16-38HXL vs Wheel Horse C-160

The Wheel Horse 16-38HXL and the Wheel Horse C-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 16-38HXL is the lighter machine (186 kg vs 600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse C-160 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 16-38HXL is the newer design (2000 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

SundstrandReference

air-cooledReference

Original price

$2,399Reference

$2,445 (1977 hydro )Reference

Variants

16-38XL

gearReference

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16-38HXL

hydroReference

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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

11.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Oil capacity

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1.9 LReference

Transmission

Hydro-GearReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Gear Weight

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272 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

186 kgReference

600 to 640 poundsReference

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

Width

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91 cmReference

Height

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104 cmReference

Hydro Weight

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290 kgReference

16-38HXL Serial Numbers

2000

200000001Reference

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2001

210000001Reference

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2002

220000001Reference

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2004

230000001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

155Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

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

—

manual dry discReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

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.