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Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC8

Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC8 tractor
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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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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

Mount:front-mount
Blades:2-blade
Weight:450 lbs (204 kg)
Cut height:1.25 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm)
Total width:45 inches (114 cm)
Manufacturer:Simplicity
Cutting width:36 inches (91 cm)
Cut adjustments:5

42" front-mount mower deck

Mount:front-mount
Blades:3-blade
Weight:485 lbs (219 kg)
Cut height:1.25 to 2.75 inch (3 to 6 cm)
Total width:57.5 inches (146 cm)
Manufacturer:Simplicity
Cutting width:42 inches (106 cm)
Cut adjustments:5

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission:Peerless