Deutz-Allis lawn tractors

Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H

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)

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