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Wheel Horse 265 vs Wheel Horse 266-H

Verdict: Wheel Horse 265 vs Wheel Horse 266-H

The Wheel Horse 265 and the Wheel Horse 266-H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse 266-H leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Wheel Horse 266-H is the lighter machine (240 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 is the newer design (1996 vs 1994). In short: choose the Wheel Horse 266-H 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 265 Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse 266-H Lawn Tractor
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
The Hydro-Gear transmission was used in the 265-H beginning with the 2000 model year.Reference
Documentation on this engine is limited. It appears to be a CV18 with 16 HP decals.Reference
Hydrostatic Brakes
bandReference
Variants
265-6
gearReference
266-H
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
14.8 LReference
14.8 LReference
Displacement
26 ciReference
38 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 67 mmReference
77 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.2 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gear Brakes
discReference
Gear Weight
236 kgReference
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 330-3000Reference
Tuff Torq K-61AReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
3.6 LReference
3.3 LReference
Oil type
SAE 20W-50Reference
SAE 10W-30Reference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
fill as neededReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
125 cmReference
Weight
510 to 521 poundsReference
240 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
90 cmReference
Hydrostatic Weight
231 kgReference
265 Serial Numbers
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
Attachment overview
266-H 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.

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