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Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 vs Toro Z380 74301
Verdict: Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 vs Toro Z380 74301
The Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 and the Toro Z380 74301 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Toro Z380 74301 leads on rated power with 14 hp against 13 hp. Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 holds more fuel (8.5 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Toro Z380 74301 is the newer design (2005 vs 1990). In short: choose the Toro Z380 74301 for outright pulling power, or the Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ToroReference
ToroReference
The Kohler Command replaced the Magnum for the 1998 model year, tractor seral number 8900001.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
8.5 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
24.3 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Uni-DriveReference
Hydro-GearReference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
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Weight
276 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6.00Reference
10x4Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50Reference
18x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00Reference
10x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50Reference
18x6.5Reference
Length
165 cmReference
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Width
92 cmReference
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Front axle
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CasterReference
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
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
210Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Toro Z380 attachments
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
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96 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 11 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.