Compare/Deutz-Allis 608 vs Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H

Deutz-Allis 608 vs Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H

Verdict: Deutz-Allis 608 vs Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H

The Deutz-Allis 608 and the Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H leads on rated power with 12 hp against 8 hp. Deutz-Allis 608 is the lighter machine (176 kg vs 239 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Deutz-Allis 608 holds more fuel (8.3 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H is the newer design (1988 vs 1986). In short: choose the Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H for outright pulling power, or the Deutz-Allis 608 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Deutz-Allis

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Deutz-Allis

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Deutz-AllisReference

SimplicityReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Distributor

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Deutz-AllisReference

Engine

Fuel tank

8.3 LReference

7.6 LReference

Power

6.0 kWReference

8.9 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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28.42 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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87 x 78 mmReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

Peerless 810Reference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

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Simplicity Multipurpose Hydraulic/Transmission OilReference

Dimensions

Weight

176 kgReference

239 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.00-6Reference

15x6-6.00Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

4.1/3.5-4Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.00-6Reference

15x6-6.00Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

4.1/3.5-4Reference

Length

160 cmReference

212 cmReference

Width

87 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height

99 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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101 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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106 cmReference

Height (hood)

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62 cmReference

Deutz-Allis 608 attachments

608 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

91 cmReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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mechanical ilder pulleyReference

Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H 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.