Toro Wheel Horse 312-8
The Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 is a tractor produced by Toro Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 398 cc 24.3 ci engine. The rated power output is 12.5 hp 9.3 kW. Transmission: Uni-Drive. Operating weight: 610 lbs 276 kg.
Engine Power
12.5 hp
9.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Uni-Drive
Operating Weight
610 lbs
276 kg
Toro Lawn Tractors Toro Wheel Horse 312-8 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1990 - 2001
Classic 300 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1990 - 2001 | |
Classic 300 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Toro |
Garden tractor | |
Toro 312-8 Transmission | |
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6-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 45.5 inches
115 cm |
Weight | 610 lbs
276 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery CCA | 210 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1996, by Toro | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1998, by Toro | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1999, by Toro |
Engine
Engine options | |
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12.5HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
12.5HP Kohler 398cc 1-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.07 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler Magnum M12.5 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Original engine, the Kohler Magnum was used through the 1997 model year, tractor serial number 7999999. | |
Displacement | 476 cc
29.07 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.38x3.25 inches
86 x 83 mm |
Power (gross) | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Detail — 398 cc / 24.3 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler Command CH12.5 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
The Kohler Command replaced the Magnum for the 1998 model year, tractor seral number 8900001. | |
Displacement | 398 cc
24.3 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.43x2.64 inches
87 x 67 mm |
Power (gross) | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Uni-Drive
Transmission | Uni-Drive |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Toro 312-8 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 45.5 inches
115 cm |
Length | 65 inches
165 cm |
Width | 36.5 inches
92 cm |
Weight | 610 lbs
276 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
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