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

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

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

The Wheel Horse 16-38HXL 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 16-38HXL is the lighter machine (186 kg vs 396 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse D-160 holds more fuel (21.8 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

Wheel HorseReference

air-cooledReference

Onan B43MReference

Original price

$2,399Reference

$3,145 (1978 )Reference

Variants

16-38XL

gearReference

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16-38HXL

hydroReference

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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

11.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Sparkplug gap

—

0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.584 mmReference

Transmission

Hydro-GearReference

SundstrandReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

—

5.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

186 kgReference

351 kgReference

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

Ag rear

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27x12.00-12Reference

Width

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115 cmReference

Height

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115 cmReference

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

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

—

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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2000 (1.0)Reference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Clutch

—

mechanical dry discReference

Front PTO Type

—

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.