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Wheel Horse 612-Z vs Wheel Horse C-120
Verdict: Wheel Horse 612-Z vs Wheel Horse C-120
The Wheel Horse 612-Z and the Wheel Horse C-120 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 612-Z is the lighter machine (309 kg vs 600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Wheel Horse 612-Z is the newer design (1990 vs 1974). 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
SundstrandReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Original price
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$2,045 (1977 hydro )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
23.7 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 70 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 780Reference
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Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Gear Weight
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272 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manual dry discReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
309 kgReference
600 to 630 poundsReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
101 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height
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104 cmReference
Hydro Weight
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285 kgReference
612-Z Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the machine, behind the left drive wheel.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
280Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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.