Wheel Horse 312-8

Production: 1985 - 1997  

Production
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse
Type	Garden tractor
Factory	South Bend, Indiana, USA

Mechanical
Chassis	4x2 2WD
Steering	manual
Cab	Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	mechanical

312-8 Serial Numbers
Location:	Model codes shown.
1985	21-12K801
1986	21-12K802
1986	21-12K803
1987	21-12K804
1988	21-12K805
1989	21-12K806
1990	31-12K801
1991	31-12K802
1992	31-12K804
1993	3900001 (73380)
1994	4900001 (73362/73380)
1995	5900001 (73362)
1996	6900001 (73362/73363)
1997	7900001 (73363)

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	15
Battery CCA	160
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	24

Engine Detail
Kohler K301S
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled
Original engine. The K301 was used on the Wheel Horse 312-8 through the 1986 model year.
Displacement	476 cc 29.07 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.375x3.25 inches 86 x 83 mm
Power (gross)	12 hp 8.9 kW
Starter volts	12

Transmission
Manufacturer	Wheel Horse
Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L
Oil type	SAE 90 GL5

Dimensions
Wheelbase	45.5 inches 115 cm
Length	65 inches 165 cm
Width	36.5 inches 92 cm
Height	42.5 inches 107 cm
Weight	547 lbs 248 kg
Shiping weight	656 lbs*As listed in the sales brochure for tractor without mower. May include a shipping crate. 297 kg