Deutz-Allis lawn tractors

Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12

The Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12 is a lawn tractor produced from 1987 to 1989, part of the Vanguard Series and built by Simplicity. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed belt-driven Peerless transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. It has front-mount mower decks available in 36 and 42 inches widths. The tractor has a wheelbase of 40 inches, weighs 490 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 15x6-6.00 front and 4.1/3.5-4 rear. The front PTO is independent with a mechanical idler pulley clutch. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.

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ModelVanguard FC12

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	4.1/3.5-4
Lawn/turf front	15x6-6.00

Engine

Type	gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Power	12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter	electric
Fuel tank	2 gal (7.6 L)
Engine model	Briggs & Stratton
Starter volts	12

Chassis

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical band brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Dimensions

Width	36 inches (91 cm)
Length	64 inches (162 cm) Tractor only, 83.75 inches (212 cm) total
Weight	490 lbs (222 kg)
Wheelbase	40 inches (101 cm)
Height (hood)	24.5 inches (62 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	42 inches (106 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Notes	Front-mount mower, Simplicity built
Series	Vanguard Series
Distributor	Deutz-Allis
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Years produced	1987 - 1989

Attachments

36" front-mount mower deck	Mountfront-mount Blades2-blade Weight450 lbs (204 kg) Cut height1.25 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm) Total width45 inches (114 cm) ManufacturerSimplicity Cutting width36 inches (91 cm) Cut adjustments5
42" front-mount mower deck	Mountfront-mount Blades3-blade Weight485 lbs (219 kg) Cut height1.25 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm) Total width57.5 inches (146 cm) ManufacturerSimplicity Cutting width42 inches (106 cm) Cut adjustments5