Compare/Wheel Horse 16-38XL vs Wheel Horse LT-1642 Work Horse

Wheel Horse 16-38XL vs Wheel Horse LT-1642 Work Horse

Verdict: Wheel Horse 16-38XL vs Wheel Horse LT-1642 Work Horse

The Wheel Horse 16-38XL and the Wheel Horse LT-1642 Work Horse 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 219 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 16-38XL holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 16-38XL is the newer design (2000 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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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

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Original price

$2,399Reference

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Steering

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manualReference

Variants

16-38XL

gearReference

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16-38HXL

hydroReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

6.6 LReference

5.7 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

40 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

87 x 55 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Transmission

PeerlessReference

Peerless 801-002Reference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

186 kgReference

219 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

13x6.50-6Reference

Rear tire

18x9.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

13x6.50-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.50-8Reference

Length

168 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height

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97 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

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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3Reference

Battery AH

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24Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

106 cmReference

Overall width

114 cmReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

LT-1642 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Right side of console, ahead of PTO lever.Reference

42" 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.