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Wheel Horse 416-H vs Wheel Horse C-165
Verdict: Wheel Horse 416-H vs Wheel Horse C-165
The Wheel Horse 416-H and the Wheel Horse C-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 C-165 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 416-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
EatonReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twinReference
Sundstrand hydrostatic also used during the 1980 model year.Reference
Variants
416-8
gearReference
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416-H
hydroReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
43.3 ciReference
35.89 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
95 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.4 LReference
Sparkplug
RS14YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
—
0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 1100-032Reference
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Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
272 kgReference
272 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
165 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
104 cmReference
416-H Serial Numbers
1990
-unknown-Reference
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1991
-unknown-Reference
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1992
-unknown-Reference
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1993
-unknown-Reference
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1994
-unknown-Reference
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1995
-unknown-Reference
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1996
-unknown-Reference
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1997
-unknown-Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on rear fender, below the seat. Model codes in parentheses.Reference
Model codes shown.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
20Reference
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Battery CCA
200Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
C-165 Serial Numbers
1980
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01-16KS01 (Sundstrand hydro)Reference
1981
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01-16KE02 (Eaton hydro)Reference
1984
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11-16K801 (gear)Reference
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.