Deutz-Allis lawn tractors
Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC8
The Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC8 is a lawn tractor produced from 1987 to 1989, part of the Vanguard Series and built by Simplicity. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 5-speed belt-driven Peerless transmission, and two-wheel manual steering. It has a front-mount mower and mechanical band brakes. The tractor weighs 490 lbs and has a wheelbase of 40 inches. Attachments include 36" and 42" front-mount mower decks built by Simplicity. The model is the same as the Simplicity SunRunner 8G.
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ModelVanguard FC8
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC8
Power
| Clutch | mechanical idler pulley |
|---|---|
| Power Take-off (PTO) | Front PTO independent |
Tires
| Rear tire | 4.1/3.5-4 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15x6-6.00 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 4.1/3.5-4 |
| Lawn/turf front | 15x6-6.00 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Brand | Briggs & Stratton |
| Power | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| 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
| Series | Vanguard Series |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Deutz-Allis |
| Manufacturer | Simplicity |
| Original price | $2,299 in 1987 |
| 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 |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Peerless |
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