John Deere 112L vs Simplicity 3012
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 112L and the Simplicity 3012 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The John Deere 112L is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1968 for the Simplicity 3012.
- The Simplicity 3012 is heavier: 333 kg versus 213 kg for the John Deere 112L.
- The Simplicity 3012 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 112L | Simplicity 3012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1985 | 1968 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 213 kg | 333 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 48" |
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