Compare/Wheel Horse 266-H vs Wheel Horse 416-H

Wheel Horse 266-H vs Wheel Horse 416-H

Verdict: Wheel Horse 266-H vs Wheel Horse 416-H

The Wheel Horse 266-H and the Wheel Horse 416-H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Wheel Horse 266-H is the lighter machine (240 kg vs 272 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 266-H holds more fuel (14.8 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 266-H is the newer design (1994 vs 1990). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Wheel Horse

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference

Documentation on this engine is limited. It appears to be a CV18 with 16 HP decals.Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed twinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

14.8 LReference

6.6 LReference

Displacement

38 ciReference

43.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

83 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Rated RPM

—

3600Reference

Sparkplug

—

RS14YCReference

Sparkplug gap

—

0.635 mmReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K-61AReference

Eaton 1100-032Reference

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

1.7 LReference

Oil type

SAE 10W-30Reference

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Oil change

fill as neededReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

240 kgReference

272 kgReference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

23x9.50-12Reference

Length

175 cmReference

165 cmReference

Width

90 cmReference

92 cmReference

Front tire

—

15x6.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf front

—

15x6.00-6Reference

Height

—

110 cmReference

266-H 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

Charging amps

15Reference

20Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

—

200Reference

Variants

416-8

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gearReference

416-H

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hydroReference

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

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.