Ford lawn tractors
Ford R-12
The Ford R-12 is a riding lawn mower built by Gilson and distributed by Ford from 1988 to 1993. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 5-speed gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower includes a 30" mid-mount Ford mower deck with a 1-blade design and cutting width of 30 inches. It has a wheelbase of 44 inches, length of 62.5 inches, width of 44 inches, and height of 37.5 inches at the steering wheel. The shipping weight is 450 lbs. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. The mower has an independent mid PTO with pulley type. Tires are 4.10/3.50x4 front and 16x7.50-8 rear. The operator station is open.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford R-12
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 0.75 gal (2.8 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm) |
| Displacement | 465 cc (28.4 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 0.75 qts (0.7 L) |
| Engine Detail | Briggs & Stratton 285000 |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Chassis
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 44 inches (111 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 62.5 inches (158 cm) |
| Rear tire | 16x7.50-8 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.10/3.50x4 |
| Shipping weight | 450 lbs (204 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 37.5 inches (95 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Ford |
| Manufacturer | Gilson |
| Years produced | 1988 - 1993 |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Ford |
|---|---|
| Blade | 1-blade |
| Cut height | 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm) |
| Cutting width | 30 inches (76 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Description | 5-speed gear |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Mid PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO Type | pulley |