Compare/Wheel Horse 16-44HXL vs Wheel Horse 265

Wheel Horse 16-44HXL vs Wheel Horse 265

Verdict: Wheel Horse 16-44HXL vs Wheel Horse 265

The Wheel Horse 16-44HXL and the Wheel Horse 265 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse 16-44HXL leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Wheel Horse 16-44HXL is the lighter machine (212 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. In short: choose the Wheel Horse 16-44HXL for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse 265 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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)

11.9 kWReference

11.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear 326-0650Reference

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

Clutch

manualReference

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

120 cmReference

125 cmReference

Weight

212 kgReference

510 to 521 poundsReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50Reference

Rear tire

20x10.00-8Reference

23x10.50Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

16x6.50Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10.00-8Reference

23x10.50Reference

Length

172 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

16-44HXL Serial Number Location

16-44HXL Serial Numbers

1996

6900001 (71196)Reference

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1997

7900001 (71196)Reference

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1998

8900001 (71196)Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

160Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Attachment overview

44" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

111 cmReference

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Variants

265-6

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gearReference

266-H

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hydrostaticReference

265 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference

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.