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Wheel Horse 312-H vs Wheel Horse Raider 12
Verdict: Wheel Horse 312-H vs Wheel Horse Raider 12
The Wheel Horse 312-H 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 Raider 12 is the lighter machine (267 kg vs 282 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 312-H is the newer design (1990 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
6.6 LReference
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Displacement
29.07 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Sparkplug
RH10Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Power
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8.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 1100-032Reference
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Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
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Weight
282 kgReference
267 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x5.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x5.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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99 cmReference
Height (hood)
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88 cmReference
Shipping weight
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267 kgReference
312-H Serial Numbers
1990
-unknown-Reference
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1991
-unknown-Reference
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1992
-unknown-Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on rear fender, below the seat. Model codes in parentheses.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
160Reference
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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.