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Wheel Horse 212 vs Wheel Horse 252-H
Verdict: Wheel Horse 212 vs Wheel Horse 252-H
The Wheel Horse 212 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 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 Horse (a part of Toro)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Displacement
28.1 ciReference
28.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 74 mmReference
89 x 74 mmReference
Power
9.3 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
0.7 LReference
Fuel tank
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7.6 LReference
Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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115 cmReference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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22x8.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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22x8.00-12Reference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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90 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
36" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount Wheel HorseReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
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Transmission
Transmission
gearReference
Eaton 7Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 20Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
252-H Serial Numbers
1988
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-unknown-Reference
1989
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-unknown-Reference
Location:
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Model codes in parentheses.Reference
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.