Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 1200 vs John Deere 120
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 1200 and the John Deere 120 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The John Deere 120 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1966 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 1200.
- The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 1200 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 1200 | John Deere 120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1966–1968 | 1970–1971 |
| Fuel | — | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | — | 333 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | — | 171 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 1200 or the John Deere 120?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 1200 and the John Deere 120 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
Which is more recent, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 1200 or the John Deere 120?
The John Deere 120 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1966 for the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 1200.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 1200 or the John Deere 120?
The Jacobsen lawn tractors Chief 1200 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
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