barns1 57 #1 Posted April 9, 2022 Hi All, Just picked up a 1991 312-8 Classic tractor for my wife. Is there any difference between the 312-8 and the 312-8 Classic or is it just a name added? Thanks in advance. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcrage 628 #2 Posted April 9, 2022 Mostly just an add to the name. 312s were made for most of the time 300, 400, 500 series of tractors. The “Classic” name was added later in the life span off the 312. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,981 #3 Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) Early 312's had the K engines (points & coil). They changed over to the Magnum engines in 1987. I think all of the Classic 312's had the Magnum engines. Most of the "Classic" models that I've seen have had the 15hp Kohler Command engines. Edited April 9, 2022 by SPINJIM 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barns1 57 #4 Posted April 9, 2022 Yes, this one does have the M12 engine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,046 #5 Posted April 9, 2022 Model 73450 was sold 2002-2004 as a 315-8 Model 73450 was sold 2005 and 2007 as a GT Classic 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barns1 57 #6 Posted April 9, 2022 This is a 1991 3112K802. Classic name was probably just added to spice it up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #7 Posted April 9, 2022 Either way, it’s another Horse in your shed and dedicating it for your wife keeps her involved. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,298 #8 Posted April 9, 2022 10 hours ago, barns1 said: Is there any difference between the 312-8 and the 312-8 Classic or is it just a name added? Probably a marketing term to let faithful Wheel Horse purchasers know that Toro hadn't cheapened the brand and it was as strong as the brand had been for decades. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,592 #9 Posted April 9, 2022 11 hours ago, barns1 said: Just picked up a 1991 312-8 Classic tractor for my wife Excellent move. 36 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Either way, it’s another Horse in your shed and dedicating it for your wife keeps her involved. Agreed 19 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Probably a marketing term to let faithful Wheel Horse purchasers know that Toro hadn't cheapened the brand and it was as strong as the brand had been for decades. That's the impression I was under as well. 9 hours ago, barns1 said: Yes, this one does have the M12 engine. An excellent strong worker. Nice work picking that up.... And for the wife... Even better. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #10 Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, Pullstart said: keeps her involved I keep my wife involved by letting her wash my Horses… Edited April 10, 2022 by Horse Newbie 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barns1 57 #11 Posted April 9, 2022 Yes, she's a good woman putting up with me and my Wheel Horse obsession for 37 years now. Here's a couple of pictures of her pride and joy. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
