John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 212
The John Deere 212 is a garden tractor produced from 1975 to 1987 as part of the 200 Series. It features a 12 hp Kohler 476cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 4-speed belt-driven variator transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $3,239 in 1983. It has a wheelbase of 46 inches, weighs 690 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. The 212 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, blades, and snow blowers, making it versatile for lawn and garden tasks.
Power12 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model212
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 212
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301AQS |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Idle RPM | 1700-3500 |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.1 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 41.5 inches (105 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 42 inches (106 cm) |
| Length | 67.5 inches (171 cm) |
| Weight | 690 lbs (312 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 200 Series |
| Built in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1975 - 1987 |
| Original price | $3,239 in 1983 |
Attachments
| Additional | The 212 was compatible with the John Deere model 31 tiller. |
|---|---|
| 38" Snow blower | John Deere 37A, 38 inches width (96 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 180 lbs (81 kg) |
| 42" Blade front-mount | John Deere 43, 42 inches width (106 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), 8 inches lift (20 cm), Angling 30°, 3 inches cut (7 cm), 138 lbs (62 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 42" Blade center-mount | John Deere 43C, 42 inches width (106 cm), 5.75 inches lift (14 cm), Angling 23°, 2 inches cut (5 cm), 68 lbs (30 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere 39, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 85 lbs (38 kg) |
| 46" mid-mount mower deck | John Deere 47, 46 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 113 lbs (51 kg) |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck 2 | John Deere 38 663/664/665, 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.0 to 4.0 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 46" mid-mount mower deck 2 | John Deere 46 673, 46 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, mechanical lift, hydraulic lift (Optional), right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 5.0 inch (3 to 12 cm), 113 lbs (51 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven variator |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Model | Peerless 2300 |
| Oil type | AM30200, SAE90 |
| Description | Four-speed gear transmission with mechanical variable drive |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |