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Wheel Horse 216-H vs Wheel Horse 246-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 216-H vs Wheel Horse 246-H
The Wheel Horse 216-H 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 216-H is the lighter machine (152 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 246-H is the newer design (1992 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-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.7 LReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
EatonReference
Eaton 751Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 20Reference
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Oil change
fill as neededReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
125 cmReference
Weight
152 kgReference
214 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
160 cmReference
162 cmReference
Width
78 cmReference
89 cmReference
Height
91 cmReference
101 cmReference
216-H Serial Numbers
1990
-unknown-Reference
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Location:
Below seat on right side.Reference
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
16Reference
16Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
280Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
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30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
76 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
Attachment overview
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.