Finn T120 Hydroseeder compared to Hydraulic TurfMaker 1200
The Big Difference is Productivity
What if it takes four tank loads with one machine and five tank loads with the other machine to apply the same amount of mulch? What if one machine actually takes 2 or 3 minutes longer to load and mix?
Ask a TurfMaker 1200 owner how much Flexterra HP-FGM® he loads per tank load. You will most likely get the answer, “9 or 10 bags per tank load”. Make the call yourself. Also ask how long it takes to load and mix the tank.
Ask a Finn T120 owner how much Flexterra HP-FGM® he loads per tank load. You may get the answer, “7 or 8 bags per tank load”. Make the call. Get the answer for yourself. Also ask how long it takes to load and mix the tank.
The answers to these questions are very important. Time is money – Make the calls!
Other Differences
The Pump:
TurfMaker 1200 hydraulic models have a 3” steel gear pump driven with hydraulics. This pump can run in reverse. This can help remove a clog without having to take the pump or the machine apart.
Most Finn machines have a centrifugal pump and use a clutch to engage the pump.The pump is not driven with hydraulics. The pump does not run in reverse.
TurfMaker machines are known for pumping thick mulch slurries through long hoses. Pumping a 10 bag mix of Flexterra HP-FGM® 500 feet up the side of a mountain with a TurfMaker 1200 is powerful pumping.
The Agitator:
Both the Finn T120 and the TurfMaker 1200 have reversible agitation. Reversible agitation is useful if a large piece of mulch jams the agitator. This most often occurs with a weak hydraulic system. A second issue is that if too much water is put into the tank before all the mulch is loaded, mulch will float on top of the water. Reversing the agitator can pull the floating mulch into the solution and get it mixed.
Inside The Tank:
TurfMakers do not have cross members or other mulch catching points inside the tank. Look inside the tank of any other machine. Then consider the time and nuisance of cleaning that tank at the end of every work day.
TurfMaker 1200 🆚 Finn T120 – Side-by-Side Comparison
🌱 TurfMaker 1200
- Tank Capacity: Up to 10 bags of Flexterra® HP-FGM per load
- Load & Mix Time: Fast, efficient mixing with hydraulic system
- Pump Type: 3" hydraulic steel gear pump
- Pump Feature: Reversible – clears clogs without disassembly
- Agitation: Reversible agitation for jam recovery and better mixing
- Cleaning: Smooth tank interior – no mulch-catching points
- Performance: Pumps 10-bag loads through 500 ft. of hose uphill
- Ideal For: High-output jobs, tough terrain, long hose runs
🚫 Finn T120
- Tank Capacity: Typically 7–8 bags of Flexterra® HP-FGM per load
- Load & Mix Time: Slower mixing; additional 2–3 minutes per load
- Pump Type: Centrifugal pump with clutch
- Pump Feature: Non-reversible – takes much longer to clear clogs
- Agitation: Reversible, but prone to jamming with weak hydraulics
- Cleaning: Cross members inside tank can trap mulch, hard to clean
- Performance: Less effective with thick slurries and long hose runs
- Ideal For: Smaller jobs with lighter material loads
✅ The Bottom Line
The TurfMaker 1200 Hydroseeder outperforms the Finn T120 in capacity, speed, reliability, and ease of maintenance. It’s built for pros who need power, consistency, and time-saving performance on every job.
🕒 Time is money — fewer loads, faster mixing, and easier cleaning mean more work done with less hassle.
📞 Make the calls. Get the facts. Choose the machine that delivers.
Inside a Deck and Railing Model TurfMaker 1200
Inside a Low Profile Model TurfMaker
Inside a Tank - Competitor A
Inside a Tank - Competitor B
Inside a Tank - Competitor B
Inside a Tank - Competitor B
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