Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 vs John Deere 120

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors RM1230

Ariens lawn tractors RM1230

12 HP · 1989–1995

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John Deere 120

John Deere 120

12 HP · 1970–1971

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 and the John Deere 120 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 is the more recent model: production started in 1989, versus 1970 for the John Deere 120.
  • The John Deere 120 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors RM1230John Deere 120
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1989–19951970–1971
FuelGasolineElectric
Cylinders1—
Weight—333 kg
Drive2WD2WD
Transmission—Hydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 1—
Wheelbase115 cm116 cm
Length158 cm171 cm
Mower deck30"38"

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