John Deere 312 vs Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 312 is more powerful than the Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V: 12 HP versus 11 HP (+1 HP, +9%).
- The Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1977 for the John Deere 312.
- The John Deere 312 is heavier: 344 kg versus 242 kg for the Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V.
- The Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 312 | Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 11 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1978 | 1978–1980 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 344 kg | 242 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | — |
| Length | 175 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 312 or the Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V?
The John Deere 312 is more powerful than the Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V: 12 HP versus 11 HP (+1 HP, +9%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 312 or the Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V?
The Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V is the more recent model: production started in 1978, versus 1977 for the John Deere 312.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 312 or the Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V?
The John Deere 312 is heavier: 344 kg versus 242 kg for the Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 312 or the Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V?
The Sears lawn tractors GT-11/V has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".