John Deere 120 vs Wheel Horse 252-H

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 120

John Deere 120

12 HP · 1970–1971

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Wheel Horse 252-H

Wheel Horse 252-H

12 HP · 1988–1989

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 120 and the Wheel Horse 252-H deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 252-H is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1970 for the John Deere 120.
  • The John Deere 120 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 37".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 120Wheel Horse 252-H
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1970–19711988–1989
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight333 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase116 cm115 cm
Length171 cm182 cm
Mower deck38"37"

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