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John Deere 212

John Deere 212 tractor
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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.
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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

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