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Wheel Horse 616-Z vs Wheel Horse GT-1642
Verdict: Wheel Horse 616-Z vs Wheel Horse GT-1642
The Wheel Horse 616-Z 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 GT-1642 is the lighter machine (299 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 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 opposed-twinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 781Reference
Wheel Horse 5086Reference
Type
hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
326 kgReference
299 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
167 cmReference
Width
101 cmReference
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Height
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104 cmReference
Rear axle
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25 mmReference
616-Z Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the machine, behind the left drive wheel.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
280Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 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.