Bush Hog lawn tractors
Bush Hog HD-12
The Bush Hog HD-12 is a garden tractor produced from 1967 to 1968 by Bush Hog in Galesburg, Kansas, USA. It features a 12 hp engine with options including the Wisconsin S-12D and Tecumseh HH820 single-cylinder gasoline engines. The tractor has a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The HD-12 supports various attachments such as mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. It has lawn/turf tires and dimensions suitable for garden tractor use.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bush Hog HD-12
Engine
| Power | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
|---|---|
| Starter | electric |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.00 inches (89 x 76 mm) |
| Displacement | 473 cc (28.86 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine options | 12HP Wisconsin 473cc 1-cyl gasoline, 12HP Tecumseh 453cc 1-cyl |
| Power Tecumseh | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Tecumseh HH820 | 1-cylinder, horizontal-shaft |
| Wisconsin S-12D | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter Tecumseh | electric |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
| Bore/Stroke Tecumseh | 3.50x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement Tecumseh | 453 cc (27.66 ci) |
| Oil capacity Tecumseh | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Starter volts Tecumseh | 12 |
Overview
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Built in | Galesburg, Kansas, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
| Production years | 1967 - 1968 |
Variants
| HW-12 | turf tires |
|---|
Dimensions
| Width | 41 inches (104 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Rear tire | 27x8.50-15 |
| Wheelbase | 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.80/4.00-8 |
| Rear tread | 33/38 inches (83/96 cm) |
| Front tread | 31 inches (78 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 40" Blade | Bush Hog FB-40, front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), manual-lift |
| 48" Snow blower | Bush Hog ST-348, 48 inches width (121 cm), single-stage, front-mount, 245 lbs (111 kg) |
| 32" mid-mount mower deck | Bush Hog M-32, 32 inches (81 cm), 1-blade, manual lift, left-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 80 lbs (36 kg) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Bush Hog M-42, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, left-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil type | Type A ATF |
| Oil capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |