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Wheel Horse 212-5 vs Wheel Horse Raider 12
Verdict: Wheel Horse 212-5 vs Wheel Horse Raider 12
The Wheel Horse 212-5 and the Wheel Horse Raider 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 212-5 is the lighter machine (207 kg vs 267 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 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
Wheel HorseReference
Variants
212-H
hydrostaticReference
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212-5
5-speedReference
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Engine
Onan E125VReference
air-cooledReference
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
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Displacement
23.7 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 70 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 920-009Reference
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Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
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Weight
207 kgReference
267 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x5.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x5.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
160 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
78 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
91 cmReference
99 cmReference
Shipping weight
207 kgReference
267 kgReference
Height (hood)
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88 cmReference
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
Battery AH
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42Reference
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.