Compare/Wheel Horse 216-H vs Wheel Horse D-160

Wheel Horse 216-H vs Wheel Horse D-160

Verdict: Wheel Horse 216-H vs Wheel Horse D-160

The Wheel Horse 216-H and the Wheel Horse D-160 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 396 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse D-160 holds more fuel (21.8 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 216-H is the newer design (1990 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

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

—

Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

Wheel HorseReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Onan B43MReference

Steering

manualReference

—

Original price

—

$3,145 (1978 )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

5.7 LReference

21.8 LReference

Displacement

29.3 ciReference

43.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

68 x 66 mmReference

83 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.6 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RC12YCReference

—

Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

0.635 mmReference

Oil capacity

1.7 LReference

5.7 LReference

Point gap

—

0.584 mmReference

Transmission

EatonReference

SundstrandReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 20Reference

—

Oil change

fill as neededReference

—

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

mechanical dry discReference

Rear Type

—

0Reference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

—

2000 (1.0)Reference

Front PTO Type

—

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

113 cmReference

127 cmReference

Weight

152 kgReference

351 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Rear tire

18x9.50-8Reference

27x12.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.50-8Reference

27x12.00-12Reference

Length

160 cmReference

191 cmReference

Width

78 cmReference

115 cmReference

Height

91 cmReference

115 cmReference

Ag rear

—

27x12.00-12Reference

216-H Serial Numbers

1990

-unknown-Reference

—

Location:

Below seat on right side.Reference

—

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

—

Charging amps

16Reference

15Reference

Battery CCA

280Reference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

24Reference

—

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

121 cmReference

D-160 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

48" Mower deck

Overall width

—

154 cmReference

Cut height

—

3 to 8 cmReference

Brantly 617A Backhoe

Backhoe type

—

Brantly 617A BackhoeReference

Transport height

—

182 cmReference

Bucket width

—

40 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

—

182 cmReference

Reach from pivot

—

274 cmReference

Swing Arc

—

135°Reference

Bucket force

—

1360 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

707 kgReference

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.