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Wheel Horse 612-Z vs Wheel Horse C-125
Verdict: Wheel Horse 612-Z vs Wheel Horse C-125
The Wheel Horse 612-Z and the Wheel Horse C-125 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 C-125 is the lighter machine (272 kg vs 309 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 1980). 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 vertical-shaftReference
The Eaton hydrostatic was offered in 1980 and 1981. Additionally, a Sundstrand hydrostatic was used on some C-125 tractors in 1980, model code 01-12KS01.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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dry elementReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug
—
Champion H-10Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
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4.7 LReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 780Reference
Eaton 1100Reference
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
309 kgReference
272 kgReference
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
175 cmReference
Width
101 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height
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104 cmReference
Shipping weight
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272 kgReference
612-Z Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the machine, behind the left drive wheel.Reference
Serial number plate located below steering column. Tractor model codes are listed.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
280Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery AH
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32Reference
Attachment overview
C-125 Serial Numbers
1980
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01-12KE01 (hydrostatic)Reference
1981
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01-12KE02 (hydrostatic)Reference
1982
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01-12K803 (gear)Reference
1983
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11-12K801 (gear)Reference
1984
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11-12K802 (gear)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.