Craftsman 502.60216 vs Wheel Horse 16-38HXL

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Craftsman 502.60216

Craftsman 502.60216

16 HP · 1982

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Wheel Horse 16-38HXL

Wheel Horse 16-38HXL

16 HP · 2000–2004

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 502.60216 and the Wheel Horse 16-38HXL deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 16-38HXL is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1982 for the Craftsman 502.60216.
  • The Craftsman 502.60216 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216Wheel Horse 16-38HXL
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years19822000–2004
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders21
Weight186 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 1
Wheelbase119 cm
Length168 cm
Mower deck42"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the Wheel Horse 16-38HXL?

The Craftsman 502.60216 and the Wheel Horse 16-38HXL deliver the same power: 16 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the Wheel Horse 16-38HXL?

The Wheel Horse 16-38HXL is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1982 for the Craftsman 502.60216.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the Wheel Horse 16-38HXL?

The Craftsman 502.60216 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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