WH854 45 #1 Posted December 31, 2008 What engines came on 516-H tractors? Chas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #2 Posted December 31, 2008 A P-216 Onan twin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 45 #3 Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks TT what are the model # on the tractors? Chas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #4 Posted December 31, 2008 Should be a one-year-only machine..... 1988 Model number would be 31-16OE01 The 518's ran for a few more years though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bullington 5 #5 Posted December 31, 2008 heres what my chart shows.. No sure though my knowledge is limited on these... 31-16OE01 1988 Garden Tractor, 3/4/500, GT 516-H Automatic Onan P216G-I/10538A matches TT's answer Wow is this a rare model? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 45 #6 Posted December 31, 2008 The reason I asked about this tractor Joe's Outdoor Power is parting out one on ebay. I think he has the engine # right, but the tractor is listed as 21-12K801 that is a 312-8 I think! Check this out. http://cgi.ebay.com/Wheel-Horse-516-H-Impl...%3A1%7C294%3A50 Chas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #7 Posted December 31, 2008 Wow is this a rare model? Not so much "rare" as "unpopular". These Onan-powered tractors took a bit of convincing to make the loyal Wheel Horse buyers believe that they were OK. (Toro's idea to use them instead of the Kohler twins proved to be a wise choice - in my eyes, at least. ) The fact that they were manual lift and used the lighter Eaton 700 series hydro unit didn't make them as desirable as the 414 or 416 (single cylinder) models - for the money, and they were shadowed by the "big" 520H & HC models. I'd say the 518 was a bigger hit due to the larger engine, but not as large of a price tag as the 520. It's much like the 225 1990 520 8 speed tractors that were built..... they didn't sell any more than that because no one wanted them. Consumers wanted a hydro transmission with hydraulic lift. 520H models had no problem selling. This is my same argument when it comes to the demise of the 315 Classic this year. If they would have been hydro / hydraulic lift tractors (and would have had a little better marketing on behalf of Toro), I know more of them would have sold - and possibly would have justified keeping the Classic model alive for a few more years. That's my take on the whole mess. And yes, Chas..... J.O.P. goofed up pretty bad with the model number! :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rideawaysenior 25 #8 Posted December 31, 2008 TT, Right on you are regarding the hydro vs. the manual trans. One of my best friends is a Toro Wheel Horse Dealer and when at one of his previous area meetings when they talked about only having the 315-8, there was alot of opposition presented from dealers stating that the consumer was more apt to buy a hydro model. It's only fair competition to what was being sold in the big box stores. Although there is no comparison between a Wheel Horse and Craftsman, or any of the other newer big box names, the hydro would have certainly kept the "legend" alive for a bit longer with no doubt. There has been much attention towards the zero turn mowers over the past few years due to speed and ease of operation when it comes to mowing. I in my area have seen a trend that perhaps may just revitalize the garden tractor era. I've noticed more people around me starting their own gardens, and not so much on the small scale either. I've tilled quite a few for people this past year with my D160 that were over 1,000 sqft. The largest being almost one acre. If the trend is developing in my area, I can only imagine that is it not just an isolated case of green thumb but something that is possibly growing in other areas as well. Although I know Toro has deep sixed the Wheel Horse line, it wouldn't suprise me to see some of the other struggeling lines make a strong come back. Ingersoll is still hanging in there, and Simplicity from what I hear makes a pretty good machine. As for me, I think I'll just keep my trusty herd of horses and be a lifetime Wheel Horse man. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #9 Posted December 31, 2008 The reason I asked about this tractor Joe's Outdoor Power is parting out one on ebay. I think he has the engine # right, but the tractor is listed as 21-12K801 that is a 312-8 I think! Check this out. http://cgi.ebay.com/Wheel-Horse-516-H-Impl...%3A1%7C294%3A50 Chas. Hi, Chas, Yeah, Joe does have the model number wrong on his listings. I emailed him about it just as a courtesy and got kind of a snotty answer. I was surprised because I've done some buisness with the guy on 312 parts and he seemed pretty decent before. Maybe he just got up on the wrong side of the bed.... Duff :D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joes_Outdoor_Power 56 #10 Posted January 30, 2014 Hi, Chas, Yeah, Joe does have the model number wrong on his listings. I emailed him about it just as a courtesy and got kind of a snotty answer. I was surprised because I've done some buisness with the guy on 312 parts and he seemed pretty decent before. Maybe he just got up on the wrong side of the bed.... Duff Sorry about that. I don't remember the day. I just parted a 516-H (1/28/2014) and yes, I messed up on the model # on the last one. All I can figure is someone put the engine and hood on the 312 chassis. That is the most likely thing that happened, especially since it did not have the Eaton 700 transmission. I also did not research it properly. All my fault all the way around. Even the pros make mistakes And again, sorry for being snotty. And sorry for posting on this five + years later! Here is the correct info for the 516-H (unfortunately someone put a Sears SS/16 engine in this one): Tractor: Make: Wheel Horse Name: 516-H Model #: 31-160E01 Serial #: 10314 Year: 1988 Hours: Unknown Engine: Make: Onan Model #: P216G-I Spec #: 10538A Serial #: ... PTO Shaft: 2 5/8" x 1 1/8" Horse Power: 16 Orientation: Horizontal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennyb 4 #11 Posted March 31, 2022 I just acuirerd a 516h wheelhorse,it has the 16 horse Onan,this tractor has the power that I've been looking for,I love this tractor,it has amazing power,came with a snowblower,but unfortunately no deck,I put a dozer blade on the front and boy does it do what I want it to plus more,I'm new to Onan engines,I'm more of a Kohler guy but slowly liking onans,I have no complaints at all 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,337 #12 Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Kennyb said: I just acuirerd a 516h wheelhorse,it has the 16 horse Onan,this tractor has the power that I've been looking for,I love this tractor,it has amazing power,came with a snowblower,but unfortunately no deck,I put a dozer blade on the front and boy does it do what I want it to plus more,I'm new to Onan engines,I'm more of a Kohler guy but slowly liking onans,I have no complaints at all I thought the domestic 516-H and 518-H were restricted against ground-engaging attachments? The 700 series Eaton hydro doesn't have the torque to support those duties. If your tractor has a manual lift handle, then it is equipped with the lighter 700 series hydro. Only the European market 516 and 518 had Eaton 1100s. I would exercise extreme caution with any loads on the tranny above simple driving and mowing. ...or you can get an 1100 series and add hydraulic lift greatly upgrade your machine. Edited March 31, 2022 by kpinnc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
