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Toro LT 12-32 57450 vs Toro Wheel Horse 314-8

Verdict: Toro LT 12-32 57450 vs Toro Wheel Horse 314-8

The Toro LT 12-32 57450 and the Toro Wheel Horse 314-8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Toro Wheel Horse 314-8 leads on rated power with 14 hp against 13 hp. Toro LT 12-32 57450 is the lighter machine (195 kg vs 283 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Toro Wheel Horse 314-8 holds more fuel (8.5 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Toro Wheel Horse 314-8 is the newer design (1993 vs 1988). In short: choose the Toro Wheel Horse 314-8 for outright pulling power, or the Toro LT 12-32 57450 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
Toro LT 12-32 57450 Lawn Tractor
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Toro Wheel Horse 314-8 Lawn Tractor
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
ToroReference
ToroReference
air-cooledReference
The Kohler Command replaced the Magnum for the 1998 model year, tractor serial number 8900001.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
8.5 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
24.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 78 mmReference
87 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RJ19LMReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
Torque
28.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
2500Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
Uni-DriveReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
195 kgReference
283 kgReference
Front tire
14x5.00-6Reference
16x6.50Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
23x.9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
14x5.00-6Reference
16x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
23x.9.50Reference
Length
157 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height
114 cmReference
Front tread
78 cmReference
Rear tread
81 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
Toro LT 12-32 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
210Reference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
Overall width
97 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 8 cmReference
Variants
314-8
gearReference
314-H
hydrostaticReference
Toro 314-8 attachments
314-8 Serial Number Location
314-8 Serial Numbers
1993
6900001 (73400)Reference
1994
5900001 (73400)Reference
1995
5900001 (73400)Reference
1996
6900001 (73400/73402)Reference
1997
7900001 (73402)Reference
1998
8900001 (73448)Reference
1999
9900001 (73449)Reference
2000
200000001 (73449)Reference
2001
210000001 (73449)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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