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Massey Ferguson 12 vs Massey Ferguson 212GTX
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 12 vs Massey Ferguson 212GTX
The Massey Ferguson 12 and the Massey Ferguson 212GTX are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Massey Ferguson 212GTX holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 212GTX is the newer design (1991 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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Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
12 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Manufacturer
AMFReference
IngersollReference
Right-hand variable speed control offers five shift-on-the-go speed ratios for each gear in in the transmission.Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Factories
Des Moines, Iowa, USAReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
27.7 ciReference
29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 73 mmReference
86 x 83 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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8.9 kWReference
Compression
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6.6:1Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Transmission
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Hy-DriveReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gear with variable-speed pulleyReference
hydraulic driveReference
Valves
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2Reference
Pump flow
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30.3 lpmReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
116 cmReference
Front tire
4.80x8.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
6.00x12.00Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Ag front
4.80x8.00Reference
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Ag rear
6.00x12.00Reference
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Lawn/turf front
6.50x8.00Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.50x12.00Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
170 cmReference
167 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
102 cmReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Weight
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276 kgReference
Height (hood)
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90 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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18 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Rear tread
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70 cmReference
Massey Ferguson 12 attachments
12 Serial Number Location
12 Serial Numbers
1967
500001 (Hydrostatic)Reference
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1968
502904 (Hydrostatic)Reference
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1969
506952 (Hydrostatic)Reference
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1970
510578 (Hydrostatic)Reference
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1971
515384 (Hydrostatic)Reference
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1972
800001 (Gear)Reference
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1973
803352 (Gear)Reference
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1974
806983 (Gear)Reference
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1975
810481 (Gear)Reference
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1976
812843 (Gear)Reference
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Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Variants
3012
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similar Ingersoll modelReference
Massey Ferguson 212GTX attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.