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Wheel Horse 16-44HXL vs Wheel Horse 416-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 16-44HXL vs Wheel Horse 416-H
The Wheel Horse 16-44HXL and the Wheel Horse 416-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 272 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 16-44HXL is the newer design (1996 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
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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
43.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Sparkplug
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RS14YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 326-0650Reference
Eaton 1100-032Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
212 kgReference
272 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
172 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Width
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92 cmReference
Height
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110 cmReference
16-44HXL Serial Number Location
16-44HXL Serial Numbers
1996
6900001 (71196)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1997
7900001 (71196)Reference
-unknown-Reference
1998
8900001 (71196)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
200Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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20Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
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Variants
416-8
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gearReference
416-H
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hydroReference
416-H Serial Numbers
1990
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-unknown-Reference
1991
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-unknown-Reference
1992
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-unknown-Reference
1993
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-unknown-Reference
1994
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-unknown-Reference
1995
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-unknown-Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on rear fender, below the seat. Model codes in parentheses.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.