Wheel Horse 16HP Automatic vs Wheel Horse 216-H

Verdict: Wheel Horse 16HP Automatic vs Wheel Horse 216-H

The Wheel Horse 16HP Automatic and the Wheel Horse 216-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 216-H is the lighter machine (152 kg vs 312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 16HP Automatic holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 216-H is the newer design (1990 vs 1973). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.