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Wheel Horse 212-6 vs Wheel Horse 222-5
Verdict: Wheel Horse 212-6 vs Wheel Horse 222-5
The Wheel Horse 212-6 and the Wheel Horse 222-5 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Wheel Horse 222-5 is the newer design (1988 vs 1987). 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
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel HorseReference
Image courtesy of Rich ClinchyReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
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Displacement
28.1 ciReference
28.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 74 mmReference
89 x 74 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
Compression
6.4:1Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RCJ8Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.660 mmReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 920-010Reference
PeerlessReference
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
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Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
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Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
20x10.00-10Reference
Length
154 cmReference
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Width
85 cmReference
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212-6 Serial Number Location
212-6 Serial Numbers
1987
-unknown-Reference
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1988
-unknown-Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
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.