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Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse Electro 12
Verdict: Wheel Horse 12-38XL vs Wheel Horse Electro 12
The Wheel Horse 12-38XL and the Wheel Horse Electro 12 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 299 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 1968). 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
SundstrandReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Original price
$1,699Reference
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Engine
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Displacement
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29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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86 x 83 mmReference
Power
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8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
186 kgReference
299 kgReference
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Front tire
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16x5.50-8Reference
Rear tire
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23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x5.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x8.50-12Reference
Length
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165 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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101 cmReference
Height (hood)
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88 cmReference
Shipping weight
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299 kgReference
Ground clearance
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18 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electro-magneticReference
Electro 12 Serial Numbers
1968
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-unknown-Reference
1969
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-unknown-Reference
1970
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-unknown-Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the tractor's dashboard. Model code listed in parenthesis.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.