Colt lawn tractors
Colt 2712
The Colt 2712 is a garden tractor introduced in 1966 as part of the 2000 Series by Colt, built in Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 12 hp Tecumseh HH-120 452cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydraulic Hydra-Drive transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds in two ranges, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and Hydra-Brake brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 46 inches, length of 70 inches, width of 43 inches, and weighs 775 lbs. It uses 4.00x8 front and 8.00x16 rear agricultural tires. Electrical system includes a 12-volt starter-generator charging system with negative ground. The tractor hitch is a rigid drawbar with three holes. Attachments available include a 44" mid-mount mower deck, a 48" single-stage snowblower, and a 50" front-mount blade. Serial numbers are located on the lower-right side of the dashboard.
Power12 hp
Founded44" deck
Model2712
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Colt 2712
Tires
| Ag rear | 8.00x16 |
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| Ag front | 4.00x8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Tecumseh HH-120 |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Displacement | 452 cc |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Power (gross kW) | 8.9 kW |
| Displacement imperial | 27.6 ci |
Overview
| Series | 2000 Series |
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| Built in | Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
Dimensions
| Width | 43 inches (109 cm) |
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| Length | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 38 inches (96 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 775 lbs (351 kg) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 11 inches (27 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 44 inches (111 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 12 |
| Charging system | starter-generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Hydra-Brake brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Blade | Colt DB50, front-mount, 50 inches width (127 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
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| Snowblower | Colt SB48, 48 inches width (121 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | mid-mount Colt RM44, 3-blade with manual lift, cutting width 44 inches (111 cm) |
Transmission
| Name | Hydra-Drive |
|---|---|
| Type | hydraulic drive |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Tractor hitch
| Drawbar | rigid 1.5 x 0.375 inch bar with three 0.54-inch holes |
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Serial numbers
| Location | Lower-right side of dashboard |
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