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Power King 1212 vs Power King 1616
Verdict: Power King 1212 vs Power King 1616
The Power King 1212 and the Power King 1616 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Power King 1616 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 12 hp. Power King 1212 is the newer design (1982 vs 1977). In short: choose the Power King 1616 for outright pulling power, or the Power King 1212 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
Power King
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Power King
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company)Reference
Power King (a part of Engineering Products Company)Reference
Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transaxle.Reference
Optional creeper for 3-speed transmission. Adds a second, identical, three-speed transmission inline with the original.Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Final drives
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bull gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
4.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
8.00-16Reference
Displacement
29.07 ciReference
32.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 83 mmReference
90 x 83 mmReference
Power
8.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ag front
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4.00-12Reference
Ag rear
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8.00-16Reference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Torque
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35.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2700Reference
Oil capacity
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0.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
Borg-Warner T92Reference
Oil type
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80/90 Gear LubeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gear-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven gearReference
Rear PTO
independent (optional)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
152.4mm dry discReference
Hydraulic system
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18.9 LReference
Capacity
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18.9 LReference
Pressure
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69.0 barReference
Pump flow
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6.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
138 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
4.00-12Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
8.00-16Reference
Length
172 cmReference
236 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
112 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
107 cmReference
132 cmReference
Weight
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442 kgReference
Height (hood)
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102 cmReference
Ground clearance
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40 cmReference
Front axle
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19 mmReference
Rear axle
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38 mmReference
Front tread
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88 cmReference
Rear tread
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88/102 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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Capacities
Fuel
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11.4 LReference
1616 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on tractor dashboard and front of hood.Reference
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.