Craftsman 502.60216 vs Wheel Horse 616-Z

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216

Craftsman 502.60216

16 HP · 1982

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Wheel Horse 616-Z

Wheel Horse 616-Z

16 HP · 1990–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 502.60216 and the Wheel Horse 616-Z deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 616-Z is the more recent model: production started in 1990, 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 616-Z
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years19821990–1992
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight326 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 1
Wheelbase106 cm
Length182 cm
Mower deck42"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the Wheel Horse 616-Z?

The Craftsman 502.60216 and the Wheel Horse 616-Z deliver the same power: 16 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the Wheel Horse 616-Z?

The Wheel Horse 616-Z is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1982 for the Craftsman 502.60216.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the Wheel Horse 616-Z?

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

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