Allis Chalmers lawn tractors

Allis Chalmers B-212

The Allis Chalmers B-212 is a garden tractor produced from 1970 to 1972 as part of the B Series. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 494cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled horizontal shaft. The tractor uses a 21-speed Vari-Shift transmission with a belt-driven variator, offering 21 forward and 7 reverse speeds. It has live rear, mid, and front PTOs. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. Dimensions include a 48-inch wheelbase, 72-inch length, and a shipping weight of 732 lbs. Attachments include 42-inch and 48-inch mid-mount mower decks. It was built in Lexington, South Carolina, USA.
Power-
Founded-
ModelB-212

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Allis Chalmers B-212

Engine
Typegasoline
Power12 hp (8.9 kW)
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Rated RPM3600
Air cleaneroiled foam
Bore/Stroke3.25x3.4375 inches (83 x 87 mm)
Displacement494 cc (30.16 ci)
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton 300421
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Starter volts12
Overview
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SeriesB Series
Built inLexington, South Carolina, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production years1970 - 1972
Variants
B-212Vari-Shift drive
HB-212hydrostatic drive
Dimensions
Width34 inches (86 cm)
Length72 inches (182 cm)
Wheelbase48 inches (121 cm)
Rear tread30.25 inches (76 cm)
Front tread25.5 inches (64 cm)
Height (hood)33.25 inches (84 cm)
Shipping weight732 lbs (332 kg)
Clearance (rear axle)5.5 inches (13 cm)
Clearance (front axle)9 inches (22 cm)
Height (steering wheel)37.75 inches (95 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, left-discharge
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, left-discharge
Transmission
Typebelt-driven variator
Gears21 forward and 7 reverse
DescriptionThree gears, plus reverse, with seven-position variator
TransmissionVari-Shift
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTOlive
Rear PTOlive
Front PTOlive