SPECS / COMPARISON
Wheel Horse 312-8 vs Cub Cadet 1250
A detailed comparison of the Wheel Horse 312-8 and the Cub Cadet 1250. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Wheel Horse 312-89.0 kW (12.0 HP)
Cub Cadet 12508.9 kW (11.9 HP)
| Specification | Wheel Horse 312-8 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 1250 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Lawn Tractor | Garden Tractor |
| Horsepower | 9.0 kW (12.0 HP) | 8.9 kW (11.9 HP) |
| Weight | 248.0 kg (546.7 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Belt-driven gear | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 165.0 cm (65.0 in.) | 175.0 cm (68.9 in.) |
| Years Made | 1985-1997 | 1974-1980 |
| Engine Model | Kohler M12S | Kohler K301AQS |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.0 cu in.) | 476 cc (29.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) | 8.56 cm (3.37 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.31 cm (3.27 in.) | 8.26 cm (3.25 in.) |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with mechanical clutch | Independent with electric clutch |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | — |
| Spark Plug | Champion RH10 | Champion RH10 |
| Battery | 12 V, 24Ah, CCA: 160A | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 107.0 cm (42.1 in.) | 104.0 cm (40.9 in.) |
| Width | 92.0 cm (36.2 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 115.0 cm (45.3 in.) | 111.0 cm (43.7 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 8.5 l (2.2 gal) | 7.5 l (2.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 2.4 l (0.6 gal) | 1.4 l (0.4 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 1.9 l (0.5 gal) | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | API SF or SG, SAE: 5W-30 | API SF or SG |
| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 4.2 km/h (Forward: 5.5 MPH (8.8 km/h) Reverse: 2.6 MPH) | 6.4 km/h (Forward: 8.0 MPH (12.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH) |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6 | Lawn/turf: 4.80/4.00-8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 22×9.00-12 | Lawn/turf: 23×8.50-12 |
| Front PTO Speed | — | 3.400 rpm |
| Brakes | — | Dry disc and Wet disc after 1977 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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