Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 212-5
The Wheel Horse 212-5 is a lawn tractor produced from 1988 to 1992 as part of the 200 Series by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features a 5-speed transmission and is powered by one of three 12 hp gasoline engines from Kawasaki, Briggs & Stratton, or Onan. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44.5 inches, weighs 458 lbs, and uses two-wheel drive with manual steering. It supports various mid-mount mower decks and attachments including snowblower and blade options.
Power12 hp
Founded30/36/38" deck
Model212-5
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 212-5
Engine
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Onan E125V | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, Displacement 388 cc (23.7 ci), Bore/Stroke 3.31x2.76 inches (84 x 70 mm), Power 12 hp (8.9 kW), Starter volts 12 |
| Engine options | 12HP Kawasaki 460cc 1-cyl gasoline; 12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline; 12HP Onan 388cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Kawasaki FB460V | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, Displacement 460 cc (28.1 ci), Bore/Stroke 3.50x2.91 inches (89 x 74 mm), Power (gross) 12 hp (8.9 kW), Starter electric, Starter volts 12 |
| Briggs & Stratton 281707 | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, Displacement 465 cc (28.4 ci), Bore/Stroke 3.4375x3.0625 inches (87 x 78 mm), Power (gross) 12 hp (8.9 kW), Starter volts 12 |
Variants
| 212-5 | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| 212-H | hydrostatic |
Dimensions
| Width | 31 inches (78 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Rear tire | 18x9.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Shipping weight | 458 lbs (207 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 36 inches (91 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Series | 200 Series |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1988 - 1992 |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse (a part of Toro) |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 36" Snow blower | 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 30" mid-mount mower deck | 30 inches (76 cm), 1-blade, right-discharge |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm), 3-blade, rear-discharge |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, right-discharge |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck Recycler | 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, mulching |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Peerless 920-009 |
Serial Numbers
| 1988 | E2-12K501 |
|---|---|
| 1989 | E2-12K502, R2-12K501 |
| 1990 | R2-12B501 |
| 1991 | A2-12K501, R2-12O501 |
| 1992 | R2-12O502 |