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Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse 612-Z
Verdict: Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse 612-Z
The Wheel Horse 12-38XL and the Wheel Horse 612-Z 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 309 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 vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$1,699Reference
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Engine
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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11.4 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
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Eaton 780Reference
Dimensions
Weight
186 kgReference
309 kgReference
Wheelbase
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106 cmReference
Front tire
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11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
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18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x9.50-8Reference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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101 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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280Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
612-Z Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left side of the machine, behind the left drive wheel.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.