John Deere 120 vs Wheel Horse 312-A

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 120

John Deere 120

12 HP · 1970–1971

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Wheel Horse 312-A

Wheel Horse 312-A

12 HP · 1986–1987

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 120 and the Wheel Horse 312-A deliver the same power: 12 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 312-A is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1970 for the John Deere 120.
  • The John Deere 120 is heavier: 333 kg versus 264 kg for the Wheel Horse 312-A.
  • The John Deere 120 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 120Wheel Horse 312-A
Power12 HP12 HP
Production years1970–19711986–1987
FuelElectric—
Cylinders—1
Weight333 kg264 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase116 cm115 cm
Length171 cm164 cm
Mower deck38"36"

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