John Deere 120 vs MTD lawn tractors 860

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John Deere 120

John Deere 120

12 HP · 1970–1971

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MTD lawn tractors 860

MTD lawn tractors 860

12 HP · 1968–1978

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 120 and the MTD lawn tractors 860 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The John Deere 120 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1968 for the MTD lawn tractors 860.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 860 is heavier: 340 kg versus 333 kg for the John Deere 120.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 860 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 120MTD lawn tractors 860
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1970–19711968–1978
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight333 kg340 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—4 / 1
Wheelbase116 cm113 cm
Length171 cm160 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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