Scotts S1642 vs Wheel Horse 16-38XL
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Scotts S1642 and the Wheel Horse 16-38XL deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Wheel Horse 16-38XL is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1999 for the Scotts S1642.
- The Wheel Horse 16-38XL is heavier: 186 kg versus 175 kg for the Scotts S1642.
- The Scotts S1642 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Scotts S1642 | Wheel Horse 16-38XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1999–2001 | 2000–2004 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 175 kg | 186 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 119 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Scotts S1642 or the Wheel Horse 16-38XL?
The Scotts S1642 and the Wheel Horse 16-38XL deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Scotts S1642 or the Wheel Horse 16-38XL?
The Wheel Horse 16-38XL is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1999 for the Scotts S1642.
Which is heavier, the Scotts S1642 or the Wheel Horse 16-38XL?
The Wheel Horse 16-38XL is heavier: 186 kg versus 175 kg for the Scotts S1642.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Scotts S1642 or the Wheel Horse 16-38XL?
The Scotts S1642 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".