The production information of the tractor (6212.5) includes details about its manufacturing.
| Garden tractor |
| Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Manufacturer | Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers) |
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This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.
| 726 lbs*Weight with 48-in mower deck. [329 kg] | |
| Wheelbase | 48.3 inches [122 cm] |
| Height (hood) | 35.6 inches [90 cm] |
| Height (steering wheel) | 41.4 inches [105 cm] |
| Length | 67 inches [170 cm] |
| Shipping weight | 485 lbs [219 kg] |
| Width | 37 inches [93 cm] |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Get the specifications for the engine and if different options are available.
| Briggs & Stratton 404707 |
| Air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed |
| Gasoline |
| 2-cylinder |
| Power (gross) | 12.5 hp [9.3 kW] |
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| Displacement | 658 cc [40.15 ci] |
| Starter | Electric |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.16 inches [87 x 55 mm] |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Discover all variants of transmission available for this tractor model.
| Transmission | Tractomatic |
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| Type | Belt-driven gear with mechanical variator |
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.
| Two-wheel drive |
| Manual steering |
| Open operator station. |
Discover the power specifications and options available for this tractor model but also PTO (Power Take-off) information.
| Front PTO | Independent |
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| Clutch | Mechanical |
Discover this robust Simplicity garden tractor, a reliable workhorse built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a powerful Briggs & Stratton 404707 engine, a 2-cylinder, air-cooled, vertical-shaft gasoline unit with a 12.5 hp [9.3 kW] gross power output and a displacement of 658 cc [40.15 ci]. The tractor boasts a 12V electric starter and an independent front PTO for versatile implement use, with a mechanical clutch for smooth operation. Designed for efficiency, it offers a belt-driven gear transmission with a mechanical variator, providing 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. Its sturdy construction includes two-wheel drive and manual steering for straightforward control, all within a comfortable open operator station. This model, the 6212.5, was produced in 1987, with potential series variants like 6512.5↑ 1988-1989, 6211, and 6216 also available. Key dimensions include a 48.3-inch [122 cm] wheelbase and a 67-inch [170 cm] length, with lawn/turf tires measuring 15x6.00-6 in the front and 23x10.50-12 in the rear. It's equipped to handle a 42/48-inch mower deck, making it ideal for property maintenance and various garden tasks.