Compare/White L-12 vs White LT-12

White L-12 vs White LT-12

Verdict: White L-12 vs White LT-12

The White L-12 and the White LT-12 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. White L-12 is the newer design (1992 vs 1987). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

White (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

3.8 LReference

Displacement

28.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 78 mmReference

Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

Transmission

CruiseMaticReference

Gears

7 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

113 cmReference

Weight

194 kgReference

Front tire

15x6Reference

Rear tire

18x9.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.5Reference

Length

160 cmReference

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Height

99 cmReference

91 cmReference

Shipping weight

194 kgReference

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White L-12 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

38" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven CVTReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

Cut height

2 to 11 cmReference

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Variants

LT-12

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gearReference

LT-125

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hydrostaticReference

White LT-12 attachments

Attachment overview

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.