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Ford 120 vs Ford R-12
Verdict: Ford 120 vs Ford R-12
The Ford 120 and the Ford R-12 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Ford R-12 is the lighter machine (204 kg vs 304 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 120 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford R-12 is the newer design (1988 vs 1967). 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
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
FordReference
FordReference
Manufacturer
JacobsenReference
GilsonReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
Chief 1200
similar Jacobsen modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
2.8 LReference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
87 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
8.9 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
0.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
304 kgReference
204 kgReference
Front tire
4.80-8Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Rear tire
6.00-12Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80-8Reference
4.10/3.50x4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6.00-12Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
158 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
111 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
99 cmReference
95 cmReference
Shipping weight
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204 kgReference
Ford 120 attachments
120 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
starter-generatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Ford R-12 attachments
30" Mower deck
Cutting width
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76 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
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.