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FeatureWheel Horse 312-8TractorCub Cadet 1250Tractor
Tractor Main CategoryGarden and Lawn Care TractorsGarden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor TypeLawn TractorGarden Tractor
Horsepower9.0 kW8.9 kW
Weight248.0 kg—
Transmission TypeBelt-driven gearHydrostatic
Length165.0 cm175.0 cm
Years Made1985-19971974-1980
Engine ModelKohler M12SKohler K301AQS
Engine Type4-stroke, air-cooled, inline4-stroke, air-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Displacement476 cc476 cc
Bore8.61 cm8.56 cm
Stroke8.31 cm8.26 cm
Front PTO TypeIndependent with mechanical clutchIndependent with electric clutch
Rated RPM3600 RPM3400 RPM
Compression Ratio6.6:1—
Spark PlugChampion RH10Champion RH10
Battery12 V, 24Ah, CCA: 160A12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height107.0 cm104.0 cm
Width92.0 cm—
Wheelbase115.0 cm111.0 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity8.5 l7.5 l
Oil Capacity2.4 l1.4 l
Transmission Oil Capacity1.9 l6.6 l
Engine Oil TypeAPI SF or SG, SAE: 5W-30API SF or SG
Gears6 forward and 2 reverseInfinite forward and reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed4.2 km/h6.4 km/h
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station
Steering TypeManualManual
Front TiresLawn/turf: 15×6.00-6Lawn/turf: 4.80/4.00-8
Rear TiresLawn/turf: 22×9.00-12Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12
Front PTO Speed—3.400 rpm
Brakes—Dry disc and Wet disc after 1977
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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