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Wheel Horse 212 vs Wheel Horse 222-5
Verdict: Wheel Horse 212 vs Wheel Horse 222-5
The Wheel Horse 212 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 HorseReference
Wheel HorseReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
28.1 ciReference
28.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 74 mmReference
89 x 74 mmReference
Power
9.3 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
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Power (gross)
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9.3 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
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20x10.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x10.00-10Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
36" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Wheel HorseReference
gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Transmission
Transmission
gearReference
PeerlessReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
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.