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Wheel Horse 244-5 vs Wheel Horse 265

Verdict: Wheel Horse 244-5 vs Wheel Horse 265

The Wheel Horse 244-5 and the Wheel Horse 265 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse 265 leads on rated power with 15 hp against 14 hp. Wheel Horse 244-5 is the lighter machine (200 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 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 265 is the newer design (1996 vs 1991). In short: choose the Wheel Horse 265 for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse 244-5 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 244-5 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse 265 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Image courtesy of Andrew KohlsReference
The Hydro-Gear transmission was used in the 265-H beginning with the 2000 model year.Reference
Hydrostatic Brakes
bandReference
Variants
244-5
gear-driveReference
244-H
hydrostaticReference
265-6
gearReference
266-H
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
14.8 LReference
Displacement
23.7 ciReference
26 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 70 mmReference
91 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
3.6 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
Hydro-Gear 330-3000Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Gear Brakes
discReference
Gear Weight
236 kgReference
Oil type
SAE 20W-50Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
125 cmReference
Weight
200 kgReference
510 to 521 poundsReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-10Reference
23x10.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-10Reference
23x10.50Reference
Length
154 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
89 cmReference
90 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
Hydrostatic Weight
231 kgReference
244-5 Serial Number Location
244-5 Serial Numbers
1991
1000001 (22-14O501)Reference
1992
2000001 (22-14O502)Reference
1993
3900001 (72040)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
13Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
200Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
265 Serial Numbers
Location:
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.

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