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Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse 212-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse 212-H
The Wheel Horse 12-38XL and the Wheel Horse 212-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 212-H is the lighter machine (150 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 12-38XL 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
Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Eaton 750Reference
Oil type
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SAE 20 SCReference
Dimensions
Weight
186 kgReference
150 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
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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13Reference
Battery CCA
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200Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
212-H
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hydrostaticReference
212-HSB
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Super BaggerReference
212-5
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5-speedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
212-H Serial Number Location
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.