Compare/Deutz-Allis 612 vs Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H

Deutz-Allis 612 vs Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H

Verdict: Deutz-Allis 612 vs Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H

The Deutz-Allis 612 and the Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H is the lighter machine (239 kg vs 411 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Deutz-Allis 612 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 1987). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Deutz-Allis

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Best match

Clear

Deutz-Allis

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Deutz-AllisReference

SimplicityReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

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Distributor

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Deutz-AllisReference

Variants

612LTD

five speedReference

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612H

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

8.3 LReference

7.6 LReference

Power

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

—

electricReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

gearReference

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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

197 kgReference

239 kgReference

Front tire

15x6.00-6Reference

15x6-6.00Reference

Rear tire

18x8.50-8Reference

4.1/3.5-4Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

15x6-6.00Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.50-8Reference

4.1/3.5-4Reference

Length

160 cmReference

212 cmReference

Width

85 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 612 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

36" Mower deck

Type

mid-mount Deutz-AllisReference

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

Attachment overview

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.