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Oliver 125 vs Wheel Horse 12HP
Verdict: Oliver 125 vs Wheel Horse 12HP
The Oliver 125 and the Wheel Horse 12HP are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Wheel Horse 12HP is the lighter machine (306 kg vs 750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 12HP is the newer design (1973 vs 1972). 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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Fit & specs
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Wheel Horse
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
OliverReference
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Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Original price
$1480 (1972 hydro)Reference
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Variants
125G
gear driveReference
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125H
hydrostaticReference
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GT-12
similar Jacobsen modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Gear Weight
340 kgReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Sundstrand 90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
idler pulleyReference
mechanicalReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
750 to 770 poundsReference
306 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x5.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
16x5.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
105 cmReference
99 cmReference
Height (hood)
92 cmReference
88 cmReference
Hydro Weight
349 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
23 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
20 cmReference
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Shipping weight
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306 kgReference
Ground clearance
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18 cmReference
Oliver 125 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery AH
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42Reference
Attachment overview
12HP Serial Number Location
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.