Toro 216
The Toro 216 is a tractor produced by Toro Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 655 cc 40 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: Peerless 833.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Peerless 833
Overview
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Lawn tractor |
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Note: the Toro model 216 is the same as the Wheel Horse 216-5. The following data is from the 216-5 listing. |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Toro |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in South Bend, Indiana, USA | |
Toro 216 Engine | |
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16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
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Toro 216 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Full dimensions and tires ...  |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Note: the Toro model 216 is the same as the Wheel Horse 216-5. The following data is from the 216-5 listing. |
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Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 402707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 655 cc
40 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.16 inches
87 x 55 mm |
Power (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Note: the Toro model 216 is the same as the Wheel Horse 216-5. The following data is from the 216-5 listing. |
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Transmission — Peerless 833
Transmission | Peerless 833 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
Note: the Toro model 216 is the same as the Wheel Horse 216-5. The following data is from the 216-5 listing. |
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Toro 216 Tires |
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Dimensions |
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Attachments
Note: the Toro model 216 is the same as the Wheel Horse 216-5. The following data is from the 216-5 listing. |
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Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
42" mid-mount mower deck |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Toro Lawn Tractors Toro 216 based on its 16 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Toro Lawn Tractors Toro 216.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Toro Lawn Tractors Toro 216 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Toro Lawn Tractors Toro 216.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)16 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)16.2 PS
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