Wheel Horse lawn tractors
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.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |