Brand siblingLawn and GardenPerformance profile
Wheel Horse C-120
The Wheel Horse C-120 is a compact lawn and garden tractor made from 1974 to 1977. It's designed for easy yard work with its 2-wheel drive system and manual steering. The tractor is small, measuring 65 inches long, 35.8 inches wide, and 40.9 inches tall. It weighs 595 pounds, which is about average for its class. This tractor has a Kohler K301AS engine with one cylinder. The engine is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. It has 12 horsepower, which is below average but enough for most lawn tasks. The C-120 has a belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. This gives the driver good control over speed. The tractor has lawn and turf tires, perfect for grass. It also has a 3-gallon fuel tank and an electric starter for easy use.
ManufacturerWheel HorsePower12 hpEngine1-cylTransBelt-driven gear
Quick specs
- Category
- Lawn and Garden
- Engine Power Output
- 12hp
- Operating Weight
- 595 lb
- Transmission
- Belt-driven gear
At a glance
How the C-120 compares
vs. Lawn and Garden medianDistribution
Engine Power (hp)
Across all Lawn and Garden tractors
12 hp · 16th
This model
4
Median 18 hp
28
This modelLawn and Garden tractorsMediann = 380
The C-120 ranks at the 16th percentile for engine power among recorded lawn and garden tractors.
Overview
About the Wheel Horse C-120
The Wheel Horse C-120 is a compact lawn and garden tractor made from 1974 to 1977. It's designed for easy yard work with its 2-wheel drive system and manual steering. The tractor is small, measuring 65 inches long, 35.8 inches wide, and 40.9 inches tall. It weighs 595 pounds, which is about average for its class. This tractor has a Kohler K301AS engine with one cylinder. The engine is air-cooled and runs on gasoline. It has 12 horsepower, which is below average but enough for most lawn tasks. The C-120 has a belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. This gives the driver good control over speed. The tractor has lawn and turf tires, perfect for grass. It also has a 3-gallon fuel tank and an electric starter for easy use.
Full specifications
Every recorded spec
General
| Manufacturer | Wheel Horse |
|---|---|
| Model | C-120 |
| Category | Lawn and Garden tractor |
| Type | 4x2 2WD |
| Years built | 1974–1977 |
| Operating weight | 595lb |
Engine
| Make | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | K301AS |
| Power | 12hp |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Displacement | 29ci |
| Bore | 3.39in |
| Stroke | 3.27in |
Transmission
| Type | Belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 6 |
| Reverse gears | 2 |
Chassis & drive
| Chassis | 4x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Drive | 2WD |
| Steering | Manual |
| Cab | Open |
Dimensions
| Length | 65in |
|---|---|
| Width | 35.8in |
| Height | 40.9in |
| Operating weight | 595lb |
Head to head
C-120 vs. Lawn and Garden median
How the Wheel Horse C-120 compares to other Lawn and Garden tractors
| Spec | This model | Lawn and Garden median | Difference | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 12 hp | 18 hp | -33% | 16th |
| Engine Displacement | 29 ci | 41.1 ci | -29% | 23rd |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | -50% | 17th |
| Forward Gears | 6 | 6 | at median | 50th |
| Operating Weight | 595 lb | 738 lb | -19% | 36th |
| Length | 65 in | 71.7 in | -9% | 13th |
| Width | 35.8 in | 43.3 in | -17% | 15th |
| Height | 40.9 in | 42.9 in | -5% | 21st |
Medians and percentiles are computed from the lawn and garden tractors in our database with a recorded value for each spec (sample sizes 152–380 models).
Compare to tractors with similar specs
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Wheel Horse Charger 12 | 12 hp | 670 lb | 1968–1972 | Compare → |
| Wheel Horse 310-8 | 10 hp | 527 lb | 1985–1993 | Compare → |
| Wheel Horse GT-14 | 14 hp | 870 lb | 1969–1973 | Compare → |
Commonly compared tractors with similar horsepower from other brands
| Tractor | Engine Power | Operating Weight | Years | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolens 3212G | 12 hp | 463 lb | 1987–1992 | Compare → |
| Bolens 3212H ST120 | 12 hp | 463 lb | 1988–1992 | Compare → |
| Cub Cadet 1200 | 12 hp | 648 lb | 1974–1980 | Compare → |
| Cub Cadet 1210 | 12 hp | 586 lb | 1985–1989 | Compare → |
| Cub Cadet 122 | 12 hp | 798 lb | 1965–1967 | Compare → |
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FAQ
Common questions
What years was the Wheel Horse C-120 manufactured?
Production of the Wheel Horse C-120 ran from 1974 through 1977.
What type of transmission does the Wheel Horse C-120 have?
The Wheel Horse C-120 uses a Belt-driven gear transmission offering 6 forward gears.
How powerful is the Wheel Horse C-120?
The Wheel Horse C-120 has an engine power output of 12 hp. It is powered by a 1-cylinder engine displacing 29 ci.
What is the working weight of the Wheel Horse C-120?
The operating weight of the Wheel Horse C-120 is approximately 595 lb.
What routine service does the Wheel Horse C-120 need?
Regular maintenance for the Wheel Horse C-120 includes checking and changing engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and filters, plus routine inspections as recommended in the owner's manual. Always follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule for specific intervals and procedures.