Lawn Tractor · 1996 Unverified Wheel Horse 13-38XL Wheel Horse 13-38XL — XL Series · 13 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Wheel Horse 13-38XL is a lawn tractor rated at approximately 13 horsepower, a mid-range figure for its class. Produced between 1996 and 1998, it features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine and two-wheel drive with a 5-speed gearbox. The 13-38XL has an operating weight of 186 kg and is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres.
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Catalogue coverageRichest spec table
45 rows
Transmissions
5-speed gear
Production years
1996-1998
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OverviewManufacturer Wheel Horse (a part of Toro) Reference
Lawn tractor Reference
Two-wheel drive Reference
Manual steering Reference
Open operator station. Reference
Engine13HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline Reference
Fuel tank 6.6 L Reference
Briggs & Stratton 28M707 Reference
gasoline Reference
1-cylinder Reference
air-cooled Reference
Displacement 28.4 ci Reference
Bore/Stroke 87 x 78 mm Reference
Power (gross) 9.7 kW Reference
Starter electric Reference
Starter volts 12 Reference
Transmission5-speed gear Reference
Transmission Peerless MST-205 Reference
Type belt-driven gear Reference
Gears 5 forward and 1 reverse Reference
PTO & HydraulicsMid PTO independent Reference
Clutch manual Reference
DimensionsWheelbase 119 cm Reference
Weight 186 kg Reference
Front tire 15x6.00-6 Reference
Rear tire 18x9.50-8 Reference
38" mid-mount mower deck Reference
blade Reference
Lawn/turf front 15x6.00-6 Reference
Lawn/turf rear 18x9.50-8 Reference
Length 168 cm Reference
Height (steering wheel) 101 cm Reference
13-38XL Serial NumbersLocation: Serial number on top of tractor fender deck, below the seat. Reference
1996 6900001 (71185) Reference
1997 7900001 (71185) Reference
1998 8900001 (71185) Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. Reference
ElectricalGround negative Reference
Battery CCA 160 Reference
Battery volts 12 Reference
Attachment overview38" mid-mount mower deck Reference
Blade Reference
38" Mower deckType mid-mount Toro Reference
Type 2-blade Reference
Cutting width 96 cm Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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