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Wheel Horse 265 vs Wheel Horse 416-H

Verdict: Wheel Horse 265 vs Wheel Horse 416-H

The Wheel Horse 265 and the Wheel Horse 416-H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Wheel Horse 416-H leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Wheel Horse 416-H is the lighter machine (272 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. Wheel Horse 265 is the newer design (1996 vs 1990). In short: choose the Wheel Horse 416-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 416-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
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twinReference
Hydrostatic Brakes
bandReference
Variants
265-6
gearReference
266-H
hydrostaticReference
416-8
gearReference
416-H
hydroReference
Engine
Fuel tank
14.8 LReference
6.6 LReference
Displacement
26 ciReference
43.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 67 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.2 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Sparkplug
RS14YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Transmission
Gear Brakes
discReference
Gear Weight
236 kgReference
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 330-3000Reference
Eaton 1100-032Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
3.6 LReference
1.7 LReference
Oil type
SAE 20W-50Reference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
510 to 521 poundsReference
272 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50Reference
23x9.50-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
92 cmReference
Hydrostatic Weight
231 kgReference
Height
110 cmReference
265 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.Reference
Serial number plate on rear fender, below the seat. Model codes in parentheses.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
200Reference
Attachment overview
416-H Serial Numbers
1990
-unknown-Reference
1991
-unknown-Reference
1992
-unknown-Reference
1993
-unknown-Reference
1994
-unknown-Reference
1995
-unknown-Reference
1996
-unknown-Reference
1997
-unknown-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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