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Colt 2712 vs Colt Rancher 12
Verdict: Colt 2712 vs Colt Rancher 12
The Colt 2712 and the Colt Rancher 12 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Colt Rancher 12 is the lighter machine (335 kg vs 351 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Colt 2712 is the newer design (1966 vs 1965). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Colt
62
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Clear
Colt
62
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Best match
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Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ColtReference
ColtReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
27.6 ciReference
29.1 ciReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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86 x 83 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydra-DriveReference
Colt-A-MaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Drawbar
rigid 1.5 x 0.375 inch bar with three 0.54-inch holesReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
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Weight
351 kgReference
335 kgReference
Ag front
4.00x8Reference
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Ag rear
8.00x16Reference
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Length
177 cmReference
167 cmReference
Width
109 cmReference
101 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
111 cmReference
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Height (hood)
96 cmReference
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Shipping weight
351 kgReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
27 cmReference
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Height
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111 cmReference
Colt 2712 attachments
2712 Serial Numbers
Location:
Lower-right side of dashboard.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
starter-generatorReference
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Charging amps
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
hydraulic driveReference
hydraulic driveReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
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Colt Rancher 12 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.