Wheel HorseModel A
Wheel Horse 310-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 10 hp
- displacement
- 23.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Wheel Horse 310-8 vs Wheel Horse 312-8
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse 312-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 310-8
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 312-8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 312-8 higher · +2 hp (+20%)310-810 hp
312-812 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
310-8 is in the 7th percentile; 312-8 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 312-8 higher · +5.2 ci (+22%)310-823.8 ci
312-829 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
310-8 is in the 11th percentile; 312-8 is in the 23rd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied310-81
312-81
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
310-8 is in the 17th percentile; 312-8 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied310-86
312-86
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
310-8 is in the 50th percentile; 312-8 is in the 50th · 152 models
310-8 (A)312-8 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse | Wheel Horse | Same |
| Model | 310-8 | 312-8 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K241S / M10S | K301S | — |
| Power Output | 10hp | 12hp | ▲ 312-8+2 hp · +20% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 23.8ci | 29ci | ▲ 312-8+5.2 ci · +22% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.4in | ▲ 312-8+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 2.9in | 3.3in | ▲ 312-8+0.4 in · +14% |
Transmission
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear | Belt-driven gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 65in | 65in | Same |
| Width | 36.2in | 36.2in | Same |
| Height | 40.2in | 42.1in | ▲ 312-8+1.9 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 527lb | 547lb | ▲ 312-8+20 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Independent with mechanical clutch | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Wheel Horse 310-8 | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 7th percentile (10 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 11th percentile (23.8 ci)B · 23rd percentile (29 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 22nd percentile (527 lb)B · 27th percentile (547 lb)
A · 310-8B · 312-8Median Lawn and Garden Tractor