Compare/Massey Ferguson 1200 vs Massey Ferguson 2512H

Massey Ferguson 1200 vs Massey Ferguson 2512H

Verdict: Massey Ferguson 1200 vs Massey Ferguson 2512H

The Massey Ferguson 1200 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 2512H is the lighter machine (197 kg vs 344 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Massey Ferguson 1200 holds more fuel (10.4 L vs 8.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Massey Ferguson 2512H is the newer design (1993 vs 1977). In short: choose the Massey Ferguson 2512H for outright pulling power, or the Massey Ferguson 1200 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey Ferguson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

13 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Massey FergusonReference

SimplicityReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Image courtesy of Douglas WardenskiReference

Distributor

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Massey FergusonReference

Engine

Fuel tank

10.4 LReference

8.3 LReference

Displacement

29.07 ciReference

28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 83 mmReference

87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

9.3 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

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Transmission

Clutch/brakeReference

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ThrottleReference

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Gear shiftReference

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Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Hydro-GearReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

115 cmReference

Weight

68 kgReference

42 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6.00x6Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

18x6.60x6Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6.00x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

18x6.60x6Reference

Length

179 cmReference

165 cmReference

Width

105 cmReference

85 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

115 cmReference

99 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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22 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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15 cmReference

Massey Ferguson 1200 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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3Reference

Battery AH

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39Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

91 cmReference

Drive

beltReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

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Variants

Regent 12.5H

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similar Simplicity modelReference

512H

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similar AGCO modelReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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manualReference

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

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.