John Deere 212 vs Roper lawn tractors L1252
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 212 is more powerful than the Roper lawn tractors L1252: 12 HP versus 11 HP (+1 HP, +9%).
- The Roper lawn tractors L1252 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1975 for the John Deere 212.
- The John Deere 212 is heavier: 312 kg versus 217 kg for the Roper lawn tractors L1252.
- The John Deere 212 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 212 | Roper lawn tractors L1252 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 11 HP |
| Production years | 1975–1987 | 1982–1983 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Weight | 312 kg | 217 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | — |
| Length | 171 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |