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 GT-14
Wheel HorseModel B
Wheel Horse GT-14
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 14 hp
- displacement
- 31.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 312-8
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse GT-14
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ GT-14 higher · +2 hp (+17%)312-812 hp
GT-1414 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
312-8 is in the 16th percentile; GT-14 is in the 26th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GT-14 higher · +2.2 ci (+8%)312-829 ci
GT-1431.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
312-8 is in the 23rd percentile; GT-14 is in the 28th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied312-81
GT-141
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
312-8 is in the 17th percentile; GT-14 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ GT-14 higher · +323 lb (+59%)312-8547 lb
GT-14870 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
312-8 is in the 27th percentile; GT-14 is in the 58th · 314 models
312-8 (A)GT-14 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse GT-14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse | Wheel Horse | Same |
| Model | 312-8 | GT-14 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse GT-14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K301S | K321S | — |
| Power Output | 12hp | 14hp | ▲ GT-14+2 hp · +17% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 29ci | 31.2ci | ▲ GT-14+2.2 ci · +8% |
| Bore | 3.4in | 3.5in | ▲ GT-14+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse GT-14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven gear | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse GT-14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 65in | 70.5in | ▲ GT-14+5.5 in · +8% |
| Width | 36.2in | 37.4in | ▲ GT-14+1.2 in · +3% |
| Height | 42.1in | 40.9in | ▲ 312-8+1.2 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 547lb | 870lb | ▲ GT-14+323 lb · +59% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse GT-14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse GT-14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse GT-14 | 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 GT-14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Wheel Horse 312-8 | Wheel Horse GT-14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 16th percentile (12 hp)B · 26th percentile (14 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 23rd percentile (29 ci)B · 28th percentile (31.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 27th percentile (547 lb)B · 58th percentile (870 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 13th percentile (65 in)B · 47th percentile (70.5 in)
A · 312-8B · GT-14Median Lawn and Garden Tractor