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Wheel Horse 12-32XL vs Wheel Horse 312-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 12-32XL vs Wheel Horse 312-H
The Wheel Horse 12-32XL and the Wheel Horse 312-H 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 282 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 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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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-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
6.6 LReference
Displacement
21 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
85 x 57 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil capacity
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2.4 LReference
Sparkplug
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RH10Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless MST-205Reference
Eaton 1100-032Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
170 kgReference
282 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
168 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Height
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107 cmReference
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
Serial number plate on rear fender, below the seat. Model codes in parentheses.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
160Reference
160Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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312-H Serial Numbers
1990
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-unknown-Reference
1991
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-unknown-Reference
1992
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-unknown-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.