Compare/Wheel Horse 216-H vs Wheel Horse GT-1642

Wheel Horse 216-H vs Wheel Horse GT-1642

Verdict: Wheel Horse 216-H vs Wheel Horse GT-1642

The Wheel Horse 216-H and the Wheel Horse GT-1642 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 299 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse GT-1642 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 216-H is the newer design (1990 vs 1982). 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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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

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

Wheel HorseReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference

Steering

manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

5.7 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

29.3 ciReference

40 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

68 x 66 mmReference

87 x 55 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.6 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RC12YCReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Oil capacity

1.7 LReference

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Power

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11.9 kWReference

Transmission

EatonReference

Wheel Horse 5086Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 20Reference

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Oil change

fill as neededReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

113 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

152 kgReference

299 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

167 cmReference

Width

78 cmReference

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Height

91 cmReference

104 cmReference

Rear axle

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25 mmReference

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

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

16Reference

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Battery CCA

280Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

24Reference

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30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

106 cmReference

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.