Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 16-44HXL
The Wheel Horse 16-44HXL is a lawn tractor produced from 1996 to 2001 as part of the XL Series by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 47.5 inches and weighs 468 lbs. It includes a 44-inch mid-mount mower deck and a 42-inch front-mount blade attachment. The PTO is a mid independent type with a manual clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 160 CCA battery and negative ground. Serial numbers are located on top of the tractor fender deck below the seat.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 16-44HXL
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 28Q777 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.75 gal (6.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm) |
| Displacement | 465 cc (28.4 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Length | 68 inches (172 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 468 lbs (212 kg) |
| Rear tire | 20x10.00-8 |
| Wheelbase | 47.5 inches (120 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 40 inches (101 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 160 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | XL Series |
| Years made | 1996 - 2001 |
Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches (106 cm) width, front-mount Toro |
|---|---|
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | 44 inches (111 cm) cutting width, mid-mount Toro, 3-blade |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Hydro-Gear 326-0650 |
Serial Numbers
| 1996 | 6900001 (71196) |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 7900001 (71196) |
| 1998 | 8900001 (71196) |
| Serial number location | on top of tractor fender deck, below the seat |
Steering and Drive
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | manual |
| Location | Mid PTO |