Search
Wheel Horse 212-6 vs Wheel Horse 252-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 212-6 vs Wheel Horse 252-H
The Wheel Horse 212-6 and the Wheel Horse 252-H 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 252-H holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Wheel Horse 252-H 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.
Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
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
—
—
Overview
Manufacturer
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
Image courtesy of Rich ClinchyReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
28.1 ciReference
28.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 74 mmReference
89 x 74 mmReference
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
—
Compression
6.4:1Reference
—
Starter
electricReference
—
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RCJ8Reference
—
Sparkplug gap
0.660 mmReference
—
Power
—
9.3 kWReference
Fuel system
—
carburetorReference
Rated RPM
—
3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 920-010Reference
Eaton 7Reference
Type
gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
—
0.7 LReference
Oil type
—
SAE 20Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
113 cmReference
115 cmReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
22x8.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
22x8.00-12Reference
Length
154 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
85 cmReference
90 cmReference
212-6 Serial Number Location
212-6 Serial Numbers
1987
-unknown-Reference
—
1988
-unknown-Reference
-unknown-Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Clutch
—
electricReference
252-H Serial Numbers
1989
—
-unknown-Reference
Location:
—
Model codes in parentheses.Reference
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.