Compare/Wheel Horse 16-38XL vs Wheel Horse 616-Z

Wheel Horse 16-38XL vs Wheel Horse 616-Z

Verdict: Wheel Horse 16-38XL vs Wheel Horse 616-Z

The Wheel Horse 16-38XL and the Wheel Horse 616-Z 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 326 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 616-Z holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 16-38XL is the newer design (2000 vs 1990). 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

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Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference

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

11.4 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

83 x 67 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

PeerlessReference

Eaton 781Reference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

106 cmReference

Weight

186 kgReference

326 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

11x4.00-5Reference

Rear tire

18x9.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

11x4.00-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.50-8Reference

Length

168 cmReference

182 cmReference

Width

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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

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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280Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

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

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electricReference

616-Z Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the left side of the machine, behind the left drive wheel.Reference

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.