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Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse C-125
Verdict: Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse C-125
The Wheel Horse 12-38XL and the Wheel Horse C-125 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 272 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 1980). 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 HorseReference
air-cooledReference
The Eaton hydrostatic was offered in 1980 and 1981. Additionally, a Sundstrand hydrostatic was used on some C-125 tractors in 1980, model code 01-12KS01.Reference
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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11.4 LReference
Displacement
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29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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86 x 83 mmReference
Air cleaner
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dry elementReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
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4.7 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 1100Reference
Dimensions
Weight
186 kgReference
272 kgReference
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Front tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
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23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x8.50-12Reference
Length
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175 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Height
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104 cmReference
Shipping weight
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272 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery AH
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32Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
C-125 Serial Numbers
1980
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01-12KE01 (hydrostatic)Reference
1981
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01-12KE02 (hydrostatic)Reference
1982
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01-12K803 (gear)Reference
1983
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11-12K801 (gear)Reference
1984
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11-12K802 (gear)Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate located below steering column. Tractor model codes are listed.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.