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.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Homelite T-12
Hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
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Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 301431 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 2.5 gal (9.5 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.25 inches (87 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 494 cc (30.16 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Chassis
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Weight | 875 lbs (396 kg) |
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| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1972 |
| Distributor | Homelite (a part of Textron) |
| Manufacturer | Allis-Chalmers |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | front-mount 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount 46 inches width (116 cm) |
| Snowblower | front-mount 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Manufacturer | Vickers |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
