Compare/Wheel Horse 16-44HXL vs Wheel Horse 246-H

Wheel Horse 16-44HXL vs Wheel Horse 246-H

Verdict: Wheel Horse 16-44HXL vs Wheel Horse 246-H

The Wheel Horse 16-44HXL and the Wheel Horse 246-H 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 16-44HXL is the lighter machine (212 kg vs 214 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 16-44HXL holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 16-44HXL is the newer design (1996 vs 1992). 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

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

6.6 LReference

5.7 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

29.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

68 x 66 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Oil capacity

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1.7 LReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear 326-0650Reference

Eaton 751Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

manualReference

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

120 cmReference

125 cmReference

Weight

212 kgReference

214 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

20x10.00-8Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10.00-8Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Length

172 cmReference

162 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

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Width

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89 cmReference

Height

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101 cmReference

16-44HXL Serial Number Location

16-44HXL Serial Numbers

1996

6900001 (71196)Reference

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1997

7900001 (71196)Reference

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1998

8900001 (71196)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

160Reference

280Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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16Reference

Attachment overview

44" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

111 cmReference

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246-H Serial Numbers

1992

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2000001 (42-16BE01)Reference

1993

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3900001 (72101)Reference

Location:

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Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.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.