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Wheel Horse 246-H vs Wheel Horse SK-486
Verdict: Wheel Horse 246-H vs Wheel Horse SK-486
The Wheel Horse 246-H and the Wheel Horse SK-486 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 246-H is the newer design (1992 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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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
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
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Displacement
29.3 ciReference
35.89 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
95 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.4 LReference
Power
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11.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 751Reference
Wheel Horse Uni-Drive 5086Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
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Weight
214 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
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Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
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Length
162 cmReference
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Width
89 cmReference
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Height
101 cmReference
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Rear axle
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25 mmReference
246-H Serial Numbers
1992
2000001 (42-16BE01)Reference
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1993
3900001 (72101)Reference
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Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
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Battery CCA
280Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
SK-486 Serial Number Location
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
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121 cmReference
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.