Homelite lawn tractors

Homelite T-12

The Homelite T-12 is a 1972 garden tractor built by Allis-Chalmers and distributed by Homelite (a part of Textron). It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 494cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a Vickers shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 875 lbs (396 kg) with mower deck. It includes an independent front PTO with electric clutch and an optional sleeve hitch. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and blades. The T-12 is part of a series including the T-10 and T-15 models.
Power-
Founded-
ModelT-12

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Homelite T-12

Hitch
Typesleeve hitch Optional
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 301431
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Bore/Stroke3.44x3.25 inches (87 x 83 mm)
Displacement494 cc (30.16 ci)
Power (gross)12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Chassis
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Weight875 lbs (396 kg)
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Front tire16x6.50-8
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Year1972
DistributorHomelite (a part of Textron)
ManufacturerAllis-Chalmers
Attachments
NoteGarden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Bladefront-mount 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount 46 inches width (116 cm)
Snowblowerfront-mount 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount 42 inches width (106 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm)
48" mid-mount mower deck48 inches (121 cm)
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ManufacturerVickers
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent