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Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H

Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H tractor
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The Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H is a lawn tractor produced from 1988 to 1989, part of the Vanguard Series and built by Simplicity. It is a front-mount mower with a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor features a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and mechanical band brakes. It has an open operator station and an independent front PTO with a mechanical idler pulley clutch. Dimensions include a 40 inch wheelbase, 64 inch tractor length (83.75 inches total), 36 inch width, and weighs 529 lbs. Tires are 15x6-6.00 front and 4.1/3.5-4 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include 36" and 42" front-mount mower decks built by Simplicity.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H

Tires

Rear tire:4.1/3.5-4
Front tire:15x6-6.00

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 281707
Power:12 hp (8.9 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel tank:2 gal (7.6 L)
Bore/Stroke:3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement:465 cc (28.42 ci)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:25 h

Dimensions

Width:36 inches (91 cm)
Length:64 inches (162 cm) Tractor only, 83.75 inches (212 cm) total
Weight:529 lbs (239 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

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Front-mount mower
Series:Vanguard Series
Distributor:Deutz-Allis
Manufacturer:Simplicity
Years produced:1988 - 1989

Attachments

36" front-mount mower deck:36 inches (91 cm) width, total width 45 inches (114 cm), front-mount, 2-blade, cut height 1.25 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm), 5 cut adjustments, 450 lbs (204 kg)
42" front-mount mower deck:42 inches (106 cm) width, total width 57.5 inches (146 cm), front-mount, 3-blade, cut height 1.25 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm), 5 cut adjustments, 485 lbs (219 kg)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Oil type:Simplicity Multipurpose Hydraulic/Transmission Oil

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical idler pulley
Front PTO:independent