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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.
Wheel Horse 212-5lawn tractor12 hp engineKawasakiBriggs & StrattonOnan5-speed transmissionmower deckssnowblowerbladeToro
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

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