Compare/Wheel Horse 264 vs Wheel Horse C-145

Wheel Horse 264 vs Wheel Horse C-145

Verdict: Wheel Horse 264 vs Wheel Horse C-145

The Wheel Horse 264 and the Wheel Horse C-145 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Wheel Horse C-145 is the lighter machine (290 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 264 holds more fuel (14.8 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 264 is the newer design (1994 vs 1980). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

14 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

Wheel HorseReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

The Eaton hydrostatic was offered throughout the production run. Additionally, a Sundstrand hydrostatic was used on some C-145 tractors in 1980, model code 01-14KS01.Reference

Hydrostatic Brakes

bandReference

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Variants

264-6

gearReference

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264-H

hydrostaticReference

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LS35

similar Ford modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

14.8 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

24.3 ciReference

31.27 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 67 mmReference

89 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)

10.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RC-12YCReference

Champion H-10Reference

Sparkplug gap

1.016 mmReference

0.635 mmReference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

4.7 LReference

Oil change

fill as neededReference

25 hReference

Air cleaner

—

dry elementReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Transmission

Gear Brakes

discReference

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Gear Weight

236 kgReference

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Transmission

Peerless 820-024Reference

Eaton 1100Reference

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 10W-30Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

manualReference

Mid PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

510 to 521 poundsReference

290 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.50-12Reference

Length

175 cmReference

Width

90 cmReference

93 cmReference

Hydrostatic Weight

231 kgReference

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Height

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104 cmReference

Shipping weight

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290 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 plate located below steering column. Tractor model codes are listed.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery AH

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32Reference

C-145 Serial Numbers

1980

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01-14KE01 (hydrostatic)Reference

1981

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01-14KE02 (hydrostatic)Reference

1982

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01-14KE03 (hydrostatic)Reference

1983

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01-14KE04 (hydrostatic)Reference

1984

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11-14KE01 (hydrostatic)Reference

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.