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Wheel Horse 264 vs Wheel Horse 265
Verdict: Wheel Horse 264 vs Wheel Horse 265
The Wheel Horse 264 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 265 is the newer design (1996 vs 1994). In short: choose the Wheel Horse 265 for outright pulling power, or the Wheel Horse 264 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 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
bandReference
bandReference
Variants
264-6
gearReference
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264-H
hydrostaticReference
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LS35
similar Ford modelReference
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265-6
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gearReference
266-H
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hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
14.8 LReference
14.8 LReference
Displacement
24.3 ciReference
26 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
91 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC-12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
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Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
3.6 LReference
Oil change
fill as neededReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Gear Brakes
discReference
discReference
Gear Weight
236 kgReference
236 kgReference
Transmission
Peerless 820-024Reference
Hydro-Gear 330-3000Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 10W-30Reference
SAE 20W-50Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
125 cmReference
Weight
510 to 521 poundsReference
510 to 521 poundsReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
23x9.50-12Reference
23x10.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.50-12Reference
23x10.50Reference
Length
175 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
90 cmReference
Hydrostatic Weight
231 kgReference
231 kgReference
264 Serial Numbers
1994
4900001Reference
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1995
5900001Reference
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1996
6900001Reference
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Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
265 Serial Numbers
Attachment overview
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.