Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 212-6
The Wheel Horse 212-6 is a lawn tractor produced from 1987 to 1988 by Wheel Horse, a part of Toro. It features a 12.5 hp Kawasaki FB460V 460cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 6-speed gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44.5 inches, length of 61 inches, and width of 33.7 inches. It rides on 15x6.00-6 front tires and 18x9.50-8 rear tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include 36" and 37" mid-mount mower decks and a 42" front-mount blade.
Power12 hp
Founded36/37" deck
Model212-6
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 212-6
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FB460V |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Sparkplug | NGK BMR4A, Champion RCJ8 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.91 inches (89 x 74 mm) |
| Compression | 6.4:1 |
| Displacement | 460 cc (28.1 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 12.5 hp (9.3 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.026 inches (0.660 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 33.7 inches (85 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Rear tire | 18x9.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1987 - 1988 |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse (a part of Toro) |
Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
|---|---|
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm), manual lift, rear-discharge, 95 lbs (43 kg) |
| 37" mid-mount mower deck | 37 inches (93 cm), manual lift, right-discharge, 91 lbs (41 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 920-010 |