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Wheel Horse 516-H vs Wheel Horse 616-Z
Verdict: Wheel Horse 516-H vs Wheel Horse 616-Z
The Wheel Horse 516-H and the Wheel Horse 616-Z 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 516-H is the lighter machine (272 kg vs 326 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 616-Z is the newer design (1990 vs 1988). 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 Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
43.3 ciReference
44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 700Reference
Eaton 781Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
272 kgReference
326 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Length
165 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
101 cmReference
Height
102 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
20Reference
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Battery CCA
200Reference
280Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
616-Z Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left side of the machine, behind the left drive wheel.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.