Compare/Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 vs Toro Wheel Horse XL320

Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 vs Toro Wheel Horse XL320

Verdict: Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 vs Toro Wheel Horse XL320

The Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 and the Toro Wheel Horse XL320 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Toro Wheel Horse XL320 is the lighter machine (192 kg vs 276 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 holds more fuel (8.5 L vs 6.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Toro Wheel Horse XL320 is the newer design (2005 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

Toro

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Toro

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

13 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ToroReference

PeerlessReference

The Kohler Command replaced the Magnum for the 1998 model year, tractor seral number 8900001.Reference

The Briggs 21B907 was used on the Xl 320 during the 2009 and 2010 model years.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

8.5 LReference

6.6 LReference

Displacement

24.3 ciReference

21 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 67 mmReference

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Power (gross)

9.3 kWReference

9.7 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power

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9.7 kWReference

Transmission

Uni-DriveReference

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Type

belt-driven gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

119 cmReference

Weight

276 kgReference

192 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00Reference

13x5.0Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50Reference

16x6.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00Reference

13x5.0Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50Reference

16x6.5Reference

Length

165 cmReference

168 cmReference

Width

92 cmReference

95 cmReference

Front axle

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Cast-ironReference

Toro 312-8 attachments

312-8 Serial Numbers

1990

- (31-12K802)Reference

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1991

1000001 (31-12K802)Reference

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1992

2000001 (31-12K804)Reference

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1993

3900001 (73380)Reference

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1994

4900001 (73362)Reference

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1995

5900001 (73362)Reference

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1996

6900001 (73362)Reference

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1997

7900001 (73363)Reference

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1998

8900001 (73428)Reference

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1999

9900001 (73429)Reference

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2000

200000001 (73429)Reference

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2001

210000001 (73429)Reference

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Location:

1990Reference

Serial number plate below seat, on top of fender deck.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery CCA

210Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

Toro XL320 attachments

XL320 Serial Numbers

2005

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250000001 (71209)Reference

2006

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260000001 (71209)Reference

2007

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270000001 (71209)Reference

2008

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280000001 (71209)Reference

2009

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290000001 (71257)Reference

2010

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310000001 (71257)Reference

32" Mower deck

Cutting width

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81 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

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.