Ariens lawn tractors S-12 vs John Deere 120
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors S-12 and the John Deere 120 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Ariens lawn tractors S-12 is the more recent model: production started in 1973, versus 1970 for the John Deere 120.
- The John Deere 120 is heavier: 333 kg versus 322 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors S-12.
- The Ariens lawn tractors S-12 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors S-12 | John Deere 120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1973–1975 | 1970–1971 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 322 kg | 333 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 188 cm | 171 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors S-12 or the John Deere 120?
The Ariens lawn tractors S-12 and the John Deere 120 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors S-12 or the John Deere 120?
The Ariens lawn tractors S-12 is the more recent model: production started in 1973, versus 1970 for the John Deere 120.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors S-12 or the John Deere 120?
The John Deere 120 is heavier: 333 kg versus 322 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors S-12.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors S-12 or the John Deere 120?
The Ariens lawn tractors S-12 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
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