John Deere 120 vs Wheel Horse 212

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 120

John Deere 120

12 HP · 1970–1971

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Wheel Horse 212

Wheel Horse 212

12 HP · 1987–1988

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 120 and the Wheel Horse 212 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 212 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1970 for the John Deere 120.
  • The John Deere 120 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 120Wheel Horse 212
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1970–19711987–1988
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight333 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostatic—
Wheelbase116 cm—
Length171 cm—
Mower deck38"36"

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