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Massey Ferguson 12 vs Massey Ferguson 2512H
Verdict: Massey Ferguson 12 vs Massey Ferguson 2512H
The Massey Ferguson 12 and the Massey Ferguson 2512H are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Massey Ferguson 2512H leads on rated power with 13 hp against 12 hp. Massey Ferguson 12 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 8.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2512H is the newer design (1993 vs 1967). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 2512H for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 12 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Massey Ferguson
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
13 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Massey FergusonReference
Massey FergusonReference
Manufacturer
AMFReference
SimplicityReference
Right-hand variable speed control offers five shift-on-the-go speed ratios for each gear in in the transmission.Reference
Image courtesy of Douglas WardenskiReference
Factories
Des Moines, Iowa, USAReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
9.5 LReference
8.3 LReference
Displacement
27.7 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 73 mmReference
87 x 78 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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9.3 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Transmission
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Hydro-GearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gear with variable-speed pulleyReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
115 cmReference
Front tire
4.80x8.00Reference
15x6.00x6Reference
Rear tire
6.00x12.00Reference
18x6.60x6Reference
Ag front
4.80x8.00Reference
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Ag rear
6.00x12.00Reference
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Lawn/turf front
6.50x8.00Reference
15x6.00x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.50x12.00Reference
18x6.60x6Reference
Length
170 cmReference
165 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
85 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
99 cmReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Weight
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42 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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22 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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15 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
91 cmReference
Variants
Regent 12.5H
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similar Simplicity modelReference
512H
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similar AGCO modelReference
Massey Ferguson 2512H attachments
2512H Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
Electrical
Charging amps
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3Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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39Reference
36" Mower deck
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.