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Deutz-Allis 912 vs Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H

Verdict: Deutz-Allis 912 vs Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H

The Deutz-Allis 912 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 362 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Deutz-Allis 912 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H is the newer design (1988 vs 1986). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Deutz-Allis

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Deutz-AllisReference

SimplicityReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Distributor

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Deutz-AllisReference

Variants

7112

similar Simplicity modelReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

7.6 LReference

Displacement

29.07 ciReference

28.42 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 83 mmReference

87 x 78 mmReference

Power

8.9 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Oil change

—

25 hReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

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Simplicity Multipurpose Hydraulic/Transmission OilReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

128 cmReference

101 cmReference

Weight

362 kgReference

239 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6.00Reference

Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

4.1/3.5-4Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6.00Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

4.1/3.5-4Reference

Length

177 cmReference

212 cmReference

Width

93 cmReference

91 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

100 cmReference

106 cmReference

Height (hood)

90 cmReference

62 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

20 cmReference

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Front tread

76 cmReference

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Rear tread

68 cmReference

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Deutz-Allis 912 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

42" Mower deck

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 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.