Wheel Horse 1276 vs Wheel Horse 312-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 1276 vs Wheel Horse 312-H
The Wheel Horse 1276 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 1276 is the lighter machine (258 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 312-H holds more fuel (6.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 312-H is the newer design (1990 vs 1966). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.