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Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse 312-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse 312-H
The Wheel Horse 12-38XL 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 12-38XL is the lighter machine (186 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 12-38XL is the newer design (1993 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
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
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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6.6 LReference
Displacement
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29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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86 x 83 mmReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
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
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Eaton 1100-032Reference
Dimensions
Weight
186 kgReference
282 kgReference
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x8.50-12Reference
Length
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165 cmReference
Width
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92 cmReference
Height
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107 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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160Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 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
Location:
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Serial number plate on rear fender, below the seat. Model codes in parentheses.Reference
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.