Wheel Horse lawn tractors
Wheel Horse 312-A
The Wheel Horse 312-A is a garden tractor produced from 1986 to 1987 as part of the 300 Series. It was built in South Bend, Indiana, USA. It features two engine options: a 12HP Kohler 390cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine used in 1986, and a 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine used starting in 1987. The tractor has a belt-driven hydrostatic Eaton 700-0015 transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches, length of 64.8 inches, width of 36 inches, and weighs between 584 and 689 pounds. The 312-A is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It supports various attachments including multiple mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Wheel Horse 312-A
Engine
| Power 1 | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
|---|---|
| Starter 1 | electric |
| Rated RPM 2 | 3600 |
| Sparkplug 2 | Champion RH10 |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 qts (2.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke 1 | 3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Bore/Stroke 2 | 3.38x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Compression 2 | 6.6:1 |
| Displacement 1 | 390 cc (23.85 ci) |
| Displacement 2 | 476 cc (29.1 ci) |
| Engine options | 12HP Kohler 390cc 1-cyl gasoline; 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline |
| Engine detail 1 | Kohler K301S, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled, Original engine used in 1986 model year |
| Engine detail 2 | Kohler M12, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled, Replaced K301 starting 1987 model year, model code 21-12KE03 |
| Power (gross) 2 | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap 2 | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts 1 | 12 |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches (91 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 64.8 inches (164 cm) |
| Weight | 584 lbs (264 kg) |
| Rear tire | 22x9.00-12 |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Shipping weight | 689 lbs (312 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Series | 300 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years produced | 1986 - 1987 |
Attachments
| 48" Blade | front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm) |
|---|---|
| 42" Snow blower | front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm), manual lift, electric lift optional, rear-discharge |
| 37" mid-mount mower deck | 37 inches (93 cm), manual lift, electric lift optional, right-discharge |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), manual lift, electric lift optional, rear-discharge |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), manual lift, electric lift optional, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and infinite reverse |
| Transmission | Eaton 700-0015 |