Compare/White FST-16 vs White Z-16

White FST-16 vs White Z-16

Verdict: White FST-16 vs White Z-16

The White FST-16 and the White Z-16 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. White Z-16 is the newer design (1998 vs 1996). 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

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

White (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Displacement

28.42 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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20.8 LReference

Power

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11.9 kWReference

Transmission

CruiseMaticReference

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Gears

7 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Weight

240 kgReference

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Front tire

15x6Reference

9x3.5Reference

Rear tire

20x8Reference

20x7-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6Reference

9x3.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8Reference

20x7-8Reference

Shipping weight

240 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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111 cmReference

Length

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214 cmReference

Width

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140 cmReference

Height

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104 cmReference

White FST-16 attachments

FST-16 Serial Numbers

1996

136R616G190Reference

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1997

13AR616G190Reference

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1998

13AD616G190Reference

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Location:

Model codes shown.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

White Z-16 attachments

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.