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Wheel Horse 212-5 vs Wheel Horse 212-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 212-5 vs Wheel Horse 212-H
The Wheel Horse 212-5 and the Wheel Horse 212-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 212-H is the lighter machine (150 kg vs 207 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
Variants
212-H
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
212-5
5-speedReference
5-speedReference
212-HSB
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Super BaggerReference
Engine
Onan E125VReference
Onan E125VReference
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
23.7 ciReference
23.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 70 mmReference
84 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Oil capacity
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1.7 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 920-009Reference
Eaton 750Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 20 SCReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
207 kgReference
150 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
18x9.50-8Reference
Length
160 cmReference
160 cmReference
Width
78 cmReference
78 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Shipping weight
207 kgReference
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212-5 Serial Numbers
1988
E2-12K501Reference
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1989
R2-12K501Reference
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1990
R2-12B501Reference
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1991
R2-12O501Reference
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1992
R2-12O502Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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13Reference
Battery CCA
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200Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
212-H Serial Number Location
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.