Wheel Horse Charger 12

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Wheel Horse Charger 12 is a compact lawn and garden tractor made from 1968 to 1972. It's perfect for mowing and light yard work. This tractor has a 2-wheel drive system and manual steering, making it easy to use in small spaces. The hydrostatic transmission gives you smooth control with infinite forward and reverse speeds.

Under the hood, you'll find a Kohler K301S engine. This single-cylinder, air-cooled gasoline engine produces 12 horsepower, which is about average for its size. The engine is naturally aspirated and runs at a very high 3600 RPM. The tractor's size is compact, measuring 65 inches long, 35.8 inches wide, and 39.8 inches high. It weighs 670 pounds, which is above average for its class. The Charger 12 has an open operator station and an electric starter for easy operation. It also features a 2-gallon fuel tank and lawn/turf tires for good traction on grass.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 12 hp (8.9 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 670 lb (304 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Wheel Horse Charger 12 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Wheel Horse Charger 12 is Below Average. It is greater than 19% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Wheel Horse Charger 12 is Average. It is greater than 62% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Wheel Horse Charger 12 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

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Wheel Horse Charger 12 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

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
K301S
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Natural Aspiration
Cylinders
1
Displacement
29 ci (0.5 L)
Bore
3.39 in (86.1 mm)
Stroke
3.27 in (83.1 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
12 hp (8.9 kW)

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual