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Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse 212-5
Verdict: Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse 212-5
The Wheel Horse 12-38XL and the Wheel Horse 212-5 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 12-38XL is the lighter machine (186 kg vs 207 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 12-38XL is the newer design (1993 vs 1988). 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
air-cooledReference
Onan E125VReference
Original price
$1,699Reference
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Engine
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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5.7 LReference
Displacement
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23.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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84 x 70 mmReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 920-009Reference
Dimensions
Weight
186 kgReference
207 kgReference
Wheelbase
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113 cmReference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x9.50-8Reference
Length
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160 cmReference
Width
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78 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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91 cmReference
Shipping weight
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207 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
212-H
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hydrostaticReference
212-5
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5-speedReference
212-5 Serial Numbers
1988
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E2-12K501Reference
1989
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R2-12K501Reference
1990
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R2-12B501Reference
1991
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R2-12O501Reference
1992
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R2-12O502Reference
Attachment overview
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.