Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 212-H
The Wheel Horse 212-H 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 12 hp hydrostatic transmission and is available with several 12 hp engine options including Kawasaki, Briggs & Stratton, and Onan single-cylinder gasoline engines. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44.5 inches, weighs 331 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00-6 front and 18x9.50-8 rear. It includes an independent mid PTO with a pulley type and supports various attachments such as mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. The 212-H offers two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station.
Power12 hp
Founded36" deck
Model212-H
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 212-H
Other
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
| Serial number location | Serial number decal on the rear fender deck, below the tractor's seat |
Engine
| Starter | electric |
|---|---|
| Onan E125V | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.31x2.76 inches (84 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 388 cc (23.7 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 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 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
| Briggs & Stratton 281707 | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Variants
| 212-5 | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| 212-H | hydrostatic |
| 212-HSB | Super Bagger |
Dimensions
| Width | 31 inches (78 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Weight | 331 lbs (150 kg) |
| Rear tire | 18x9.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 36 inches (91 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 200 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 13 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Series | 200 Series |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse (a part of Toro) |
| Years produced | 1988 - 1992 |
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 hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil type | SAE 20 SC |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Transmission | Eaton 750 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Mid PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |