John Deere 112L vs Simplicity 5212
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 112L and the Simplicity 5212 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Simplicity 5212 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1985 for the John Deere 112L.
- The John Deere 112L is heavier: 213 kg versus 168 kg for the Simplicity 5212.
- The Simplicity 5212 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 112L | Simplicity 5212 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1985 | 1987 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 213 kg | 168 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 122 cm |
| Length | — | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |