Compare/Mitsubishi MT372 vs Taishan-America 12

Mitsubishi MT372 vs Taishan-America 12

Verdict: Mitsubishi MT372 vs Taishan-America 12

The Mitsubishi MT372 and the Taishan-America 12 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. Mitsubishi MT372 is the lighter machine (1,069 kg vs 1,731 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mitsubishi MT372 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Taishan-America 12 is the newer design (1983 vs 1982). 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

Mitsubishi

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Taishan-America

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

Taishan-AmericaReference

With 8-16 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Variants

MT372

2WDReference

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MY372D

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

14.0 LReference

Engine

11.2 kWReference

8.9 kWReference

Displacement

0.7 LReference

0.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

73 x 80 mmReference

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Power

11.2 kWReference

8.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

20:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

2000Reference

Idle RPM

900-2900Reference

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Firing order

1-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

4.2 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.351 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.351 mmReference

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Starter

—

electricReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

180mm dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

9.1 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

Pressure

132.4 barReference

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Pump flow

13.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@1980Reference

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Rear lift

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300 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

128 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

130 cmReference

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Weight

1069 to 1177 poundsReference

1731 to 2183 poundsReference

Front tire

4.00-8Reference

4.00-12Reference

2WD Rear tire

8-16Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 4.00-8. Rear: 8-16Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

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2WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 18x7.00-8. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

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4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 6-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

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2WD Length

196 cmReference

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4WD Length

195 cmReference

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Width

96 cmReference

116 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

118 cmReference

123 cmReference

2WD Weight

484 kgReference

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4WD Weight

533 kgReference

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2WD Front tread

72 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

78 cmReference

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Rear tread

73/88 cmReference

96 cmReference

Wheelbase

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130 cmReference

Rear tire

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7.50-16Reference

Ag front

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4.00-12Reference

Ag rear

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7.50-16Reference

Length

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239 cmReference

Shipping weight

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785 kgReference

Operating weight

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990 kgReference

Ground clearance

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24 cmReference

Front tread

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89 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

26.5Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

45Reference

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Speeds

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.