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Wheel Horse 216-H vs Wheel Horse B-165
Verdict: Wheel Horse 216-H vs Wheel Horse B-165
The Wheel Horse 216-H and the Wheel Horse B-165 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 172 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 216-H is the newer design (1990 vs 1980). 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 HorseReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Image courtesy of Rocco RossiReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
87 x 52 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RJ-12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
EatonReference
Eaton 700Reference
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
manualReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
152 kgReference
172 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
13x6.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Length
160 cmReference
170 cmReference
Width
78 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height
91 cmReference
93 cmReference
Shipping weight
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172 kgReference
216-H Serial Numbers
1990
-unknown-Reference
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Location:
Below seat on right side.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
16Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
280Reference
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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
106 cmReference
B-165 Serial Number Location
B-165 Serial Numbers
1980
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02-16BP01 (gear)Reference
1981
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02-16BP03 (gear)Reference
1982
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02-16BE01 (hydro)Reference
1983
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12-16BE01 (hydro)Reference
1984
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12-16BE02 (hydro)Reference
Attachment overview
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.