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Wheel Horse 12-32XL vs Wheel Horse 12-38XL
Verdict: Wheel Horse 12-32XL vs Wheel Horse 12-38XL
The Wheel Horse 12-32XL and the Wheel Horse 12-38XL 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 12-32XL is the lighter machine (170 kg vs 186 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 12-32XL is the newer design (1996 vs 1993). 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
Wheel Horse
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
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
The 219907 was used on the 12-32XL beginning in the 2004 model year.Reference
air-cooledReference
Original price
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$1,699Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
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Displacement
21 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
85 x 57 mmReference
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Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless MST-205Reference
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Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
170 kgReference
186 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
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Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
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Length
168 cmReference
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Width
95 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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12-32XL Serial Numbers
1996
6900001 (71188)Reference
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1997
7900001 (71188/71189)Reference
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1998
8900001 (71188/71189)Reference
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1999
9900001 (71189)Reference
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2000
200000001 (71199)Reference
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2001
210000001 (71199)Reference
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2002
220000001 (71199)Reference
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2003
230000001 (71199)Reference
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2004
240000001 (71199)Reference
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Location:
Serial number on top of tractor fender deck, below the seat.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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38" Mower deck
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.