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MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred vs Wheel Horse C-160

A detailed comparison of the MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred and the Wheel Horse C-160. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred11.2 kW (15.0 HP)
Wheel Horse C-16011.9 kW (16.0 HP)
SpecificationMTD 960 Fifteen HundredMTD 960 Fifteen HundredGarden and Lawn TractorsWheel Horse C-160Wheel Horse C-160Garden and Lawn Tractors
Tractor Main CategoryGarden and Lawn Care TractorsGarden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor TypeGarden TractorLawn Tractor
Horsepower11.2 kW (15.0 HP)11.9 kW (16.0 HP)
Transmission TypeBelt-driven gear typeBelt-driven hydrostatic
Years Made1970-19761974-1977
Engine ModelBriggs & Stratton 325000Kohler K341AS
Engine Type4-stroke, air-cooled4-stroke, air-cooled
Fuel TypeGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Displacement531 cc (32.4 cu in.)588 cc (35.9 cu in.)
Bore8.99 cm (3.54 in.)9.50 cm (3.74 in.)
Stroke8.31 cm (3.27 in.)8.31 cm (3.27 in.)
Middle PTO TypeIndependent with manual clutch—
Battery12 V12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Transmission ModelPeerlessSundstrand
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseInfinite forward and reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station
Steering TypeManualManual
Front TiresAg: 16×6.50-8Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear TiresAg: 23×8.50-12Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12
Weight—290.0 kg (Gear: 599.7 lbs (272.0 kg) Hydro: 639.3 lbs)
Length—165.0 cm (65.0 in.)
Rated RPM—3600 RPM
Height—104.0 cm (40.9 in.)
Width—91.0 cm (35.8 in.)
Wheelbase—115.0 cm (45.3 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity—11.4 l (3.0 gal)
Oil Capacity—1.4 l (0.4 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity—1.9 l (0.5 gal)
Max. Travel Speed—5.0 km/h (Forward: 6.2 MPH (10.0 km/h) Reverse: 3.1 MPH)

Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred spec file ↗Wheel Horse C-160 spec file ↗Compare selected

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