Wheel HorseModel A
Wheel Horse 312-8
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Wheel Horse 312-8 vs Wheel Horse C-125
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse C-125
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 12 hp
- displacement
- 29 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 312-8
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse C-125
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied312-812 hp
C-12512 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
312-8 is in the 16th percentile; C-125 is in the 16th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied312-829 ci
C-12529 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
312-8 is in the 23rd percentile; C-125 is in the 23rd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied312-81
C-1251
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
312-8 is in the 17th percentile; C-125 is in the 17th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied312-86
C-1256
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
312-8 is in the 50th percentile; C-125 is in the 50th · 152 models
312-8 (A)C-125 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse C-125 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse | Wheel Horse | Same |
| Model | 312-8 | C-125 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse C-125 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K301S | K301AS | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 12hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 29ci | 29ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse C-125 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear | Belt-driven gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse C-125 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 65in | 68.9in | ▲ C-125+3.9 in · +6% |
| Width | 36.2in | 35.8in | ▲ 312-8+0.4 in · +1% |
| Height | 42.1in | 40.9in | ▲ 312-8+1.2 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 547lb | 600lb | ▲ C-125+53 lb · +10% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse C-125 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse C-125 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Independent with manual clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse C-125 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse C-125 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse C-125 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 16th percentile (12 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 23rd percentile (29 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 · 27th percentile (547 lb)B · 37th percentile (600 lb)
A · 312-8B · C-125Median Lawn and Garden Tractor