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Wheel Horse 16-38XL vs Wheel Horse 16-44HXL
Verdict: Wheel Horse 16-38XL vs Wheel Horse 16-44HXL
The Wheel Horse 16-38XL and the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL 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 16-38XL is the lighter machine (186 kg vs 212 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 16-38XL is the newer design (2000 vs 1996). 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 Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$2,399Reference
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Variants
16-38XL
gearReference
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16-38HXL
hydroReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
Hydro-Gear 326-0650Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
120 cmReference
Weight
186 kgReference
212 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Length
168 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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101 cmReference
16-38XL 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
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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160Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
111 cmReference
Overall width
114 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
16-44HXL Serial Number Location
16-44HXL Serial Numbers
1996
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6900001 (71196)Reference
1997
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7900001 (71196)Reference
1998
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8900001 (71196)Reference
44" 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.