Wheel Horse 312-8

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Wheel Horse 312-8 is a compact lawn and garden tractor built from 1985 to 1997. It's designed for homeowners who need a reliable machine for yard work. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, making it easy to maneuver around gardens and lawns.

The 312-8 is powered by a Kohler K301S engine, which is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. It has one cylinder and produces 12 horsepower, which is below average for tractors but suitable for most lawn care tasks. The engine's size is also below average, measuring 29 cubic inches. This tractor features a belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, allowing for smooth speed changes. It can reach a top speed of 5.5 mph going forward and 2.6 mph in reverse. The 312-8 weighs 547 pounds, making it lighter than many other tractors, which helps prevent lawn damage.

Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 12 hp (8.9 kW)

Transmission: Belt-driven gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 547 lb (248 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

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Wheel Horse 312-8 Tractor

Wheel Horse 312-8 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Wheel Horse 312-8 is Below Average. It is greater than 19% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Wheel Horse 312-8 is Average. It is greater than 37% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Wheel Horse 312-8 is Below Average. It is greater than 28% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Wheel Horse 312-8 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors