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Wheel Horse 612-Z vs Wheel Horse Raider 12
Verdict: Wheel Horse 612-Z vs Wheel Horse Raider 12
The Wheel Horse 612-Z 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 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 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 vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Displacement
23.7 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 70 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 780Reference
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Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
106 cmReference
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Weight
309 kgReference
267 kgReference
Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
16x5.50-8Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
16x5.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
101 cmReference
91 cmReference
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
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
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.