John Deere 112L vs Wheel Horse 1257
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 112L and the Wheel Horse 1257 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The John Deere 112L is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1967 for the Wheel Horse 1257.
- The Wheel Horse 1257 is heavier: 247 kg versus 213 kg for the John Deere 112L.
- The John Deere 112L has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 112L | Wheel Horse 1257 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1985 | 1967 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 213 kg | 247 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 115 cm |
| Length | — | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
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