Compare/General Electric E12 Elec-Trak vs General Electric E8M Elec-Trak

General Electric E12 Elec-Trak vs General Electric E8M Elec-Trak

Verdict: General Electric E12 Elec-Trak vs General Electric E8M Elec-Trak

The General Electric E12 Elec-Trak and the General Electric E8M Elec-Trak are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. General Electric E12 Elec-Trak leads on rated power with 12 hp against 8 hp. General Electric E8M Elec-Trak is the lighter machine (224 kg vs 360 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the General Electric E12 Elec-Trak for outright pulling power, or the General Electric E8M Elec-Trak 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

General Electric

Fit score

Best match

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General Electric

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

General ElectricReference

Electric drive with four ranges. Ranges should only be shifted when stopped.Reference

electricReference

Steering

manualReference

Engine

Power

8.9 kWReference

6.0 kWReference

Transmission

ElectroReference

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Gears

12 forward and 9 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

electric driveReference

mid-mount General ElectricReference

Dimensions

Weight

360 kgReference

224 kgReference

Front tire

4.80x8Reference

5.00x6Reference

Rear tire

8.50x12Reference

6.50x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.80x8Reference

5.00x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

8.50x12Reference

6.50x8Reference

Length

175 cmReference

170 cmReference

Width

88 cmReference

General Electric E12 attachments

Attachment overview

General Electric E8M attachments

36" Mower deck

Cutting width

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91 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 7 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.