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.