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Wheel Horse 1277 vs Wheel Horse 212-5
Verdict: Wheel Horse 1277 vs Wheel Horse 212-5
The Wheel Horse 1277 and the Wheel Horse 212-5 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 212-5 is the lighter machine (207 kg vs 263 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 212-5 is the newer design (1988 vs 1967). 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 HorseReference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooledReference
Onan E125VReference
Variants
1257
3-speed gearReference
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1267
6-speed gearReference
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1277
hydrostaticReference
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212-H
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hydrostaticReference
212-5
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5-speedReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
23.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
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Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Sundstrand 3100077Reference
Peerless 920-009Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
263 kgReference
207 kgReference
Length
165 cmReference
160 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
78 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (hood)
88 cmReference
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Shipping weight
263 kgReference
207 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x9.50-8Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
212-5 Serial Numbers
1988
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E2-12K501Reference
1989
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R2-12K501Reference
1990
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R2-12B501Reference
1991
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R2-12O501Reference
1992
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R2-12O502Reference
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.