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Wheel Horse 14-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 265
Verdict: Wheel Horse 14-38HXL vs Wheel Horse 265
The Wheel Horse 14-38HXL and the Wheel Horse 265 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Wheel Horse 14-38HXL is the lighter machine (186 kg vs 510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 265 holds more fuel (14.8 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
The Hydro-Gear transmission was used in the 265-H beginning with the 2000 model year.Reference
Hydrostatic Brakes
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bandReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
14.8 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
26 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
91 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.8 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 321-0500Reference
Hydro-Gear 330-3000Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Gear Brakes
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discReference
Gear Weight
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236 kgReference
Oil capacity
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3.6 LReference
Oil type
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SAE 20W-50Reference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
125 cmReference
Weight
186 kgReference
510 to 521 poundsReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
23x10.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
23x10.50Reference
Length
168 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Width
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90 cmReference
Hydrostatic Weight
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231 kgReference
14-38HXL Serial Numbers
1996
6900001 (71193)Reference
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1997
7900001 (71193)Reference
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Location:
Serial number on top of tractor fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
265-6
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gearReference
266-H
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hydrostaticReference
265 Serial Numbers
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.