Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 12-32XL
The Wheel Horse 12-32XL is a lawn tractor produced from 1996 to 2004 as part of the XL Series by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine with options of 465cc or 344cc displacement, a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission, and a 32-inch mid-mount mower deck. The tractor has a wheelbase of 47 inches, weighs 375 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 13x5.00-6 front and 16x6.50-8 rear. It includes an independent mid PTO with manual clutch and a 12-volt electrical system with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 12-32XL
Engine
| Fuel tank | 1.75 gal (6.6 L) |
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| Engine options | 12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline, 12HP Briggs & Stratton 344cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Engine details 1 | Briggs & Stratton 282707, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, used through 1998 model year, displacement 465 cc (28.4 ci), bore/stroke 3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm), power (gross) 12 hp (8.9 kW), starter volts 12 |
| Engine details 2 | Briggs & Stratton 284707, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled, used starting 1997 model year, displacement 465 cc (28.4 ci), bore/stroke 3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm), power (gross) 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Engine details 3 | Briggs & Stratton 219907, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled, used beginning 2004 model year, displacement 344 cc (21 ci), bore/stroke 3.34x2.26 inches (85 x 57 mm), power (gross) 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
Dimensions
| Width | 37.5 inches (95 cm) |
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| Length | 66.5 inches (168 cm) |
| Weight | 375 lbs (170 kg) |
| Rear tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 47 inches (119 cm) |
| Front axle | Cast-iron |
| Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 40 inches (101 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 160 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
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| Series | XL Series |
| Years made | 1996 - 2004 |
Attachments
| Blade | 42" Blade, Toro, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
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| 32" mid-mount mower deck | mid-mount Toro, 1-blade, cutting width 32 inches (81 cm), cut height 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
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| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Peerless MST-205 |
Serial Numbers
| 1996 | 6900001 (71188) |
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| 1997 | 7900001 (71188/71189) |
| 1998 | 8900001 (71188/71189) |
| 1999 | 9900001 (71189) |
| 2000 | 200000001 (71199) |
| 2001 | 210000001 (71199) |
| 2002 | 220000001 (71199) |
| 2003 | 230000001 (71199) |
| 2004 | 240000001 (71199) |
| Location | Serial number on top of tractor fender deck, below the seat. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
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| Mid PTO | independent |