John Deere 120 vs Simplicity 3012
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 120 and the Simplicity 3012 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The John Deere 120 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1968 for the Simplicity 3012.
- The Simplicity 3012 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 120 | Simplicity 3012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1971 | 1968 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 333 kg | 333 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 171 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 48" |
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