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Wheel Horse 265

The Wheel Horse 265 is a garden tractor produced from 1996 to 2002 as part of the 260 Series by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features a 15 hp Kohler CV15 gasoline engine with a 426 cc displacement and air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The tractor offers transmission options including hydrostatic and 6-speed gear, with mechanical two-wheel drive and manual steering. It has an open operator station and uses electric clutch and independent mid PTO. The 265 supports various Toro mid-mount mower decks and attachments such as blades and snow blowers. It is equipped with lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50 front and 23x10.50 rear, and weighs between 510 and 521 pounds depending on transmission type.
Wheel Horse 265garden tractorKohler CV15 enginehydrostatic transmission6-speed gear transmissionToro attachmentslawn tractor specs
Power15 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model265

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 265

Tires

Rear tire:23x10.50
Front tire:16x6.50
Lawn/turf rear:23x10.50
Lawn/turf front:16x6.50

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler CV15
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:3.9 gal (14.8 L)
Bore/Stroke:3.60x2.64 inches (91 x 67 mm)
Displacement:426 cc (26 ci)
Power (gross):15 hp (11.2 kW)
Starter volts:12

Variants

265-6:gear
266-H:hydrostatic

Dimensions

Width:35.5 inches (90 cm)
Length:69 inches (175 cm)
Wheelbase:49.5 inches (125 cm)
Gear Weight:521 lbs (236 kg)
Hydrostatic Weight:510 lbs (231 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Gear Brakes:disc
Operator station:Open operator station
Hydrostatic Brakes:band

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Series:260 Series
Manufacturer:Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)
Years produced:1996 - 2002

Attachments

Note:Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.
48" Blade:Toro, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Snow blower:Toro, 42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck:Toro, 38 inches (96 cm), manual lift, right-discharge
42" mid-mount mower deck:Toro, 42 inches (106 cm), manual lift, right-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck:Toro, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge

Transmission

Options:hydrostatic, 6-speed gear
Tuff Torq K-61A:belt-driven hydrostatic, infinite forward and reverse, oil capacity 3.5 qts (3.3 L), oil type SAE 10W-30, oil change fill as needed
Peerless 820-024:belt-driven gear, 6 forward and 1 reverse
Hydro-Gear 330-3000:belt-driven hydrostatic, infinite forward and reverse, oil capacity 3.8 qts (3.6 L), oil type SAE 20W-50, oil change sealed unit, owner service is not recommended

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the seat.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Mid PTO:independent

Related Models

Wheel Horse 264

Model:264

Wheel Horse 267-H

Model:267-H