Massey Ferguson lawn tractors

Massey Ferguson 12

The Massey Ferguson 12 is a garden tractor built by AMF from 1967 to 1976. It features a 12 hp Tecumseh 454cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic or 4-speed gear transmissions, and is designed for two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. It was manufactured in factories located in Algoma, Wisconsin and Des Moines, Iowa, USA. The tractor supports various attachments including a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and front-end loader.

Power12 hp

Founded42" deck

Model12

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 12

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Tecumseh HH120
Power	12 hp (8.9 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.5x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm)
Displacement	454 cc (27.7 ci)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	35.5 inches (90 cm)
Length	67 inches (170 cm)
Ag rear	6.00x12.00
Ag front	4.80x8.00
Rear tire	6.00x12.00
Wheelbase	44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire	4.80x8.00
Lawn/turf rear	6.00x12.00; 8.50x12.00
Lawn/turf front	4.80x8.00; 6.50x8.00
Ground clearance	7 inches (17 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	41.75 inches (106 cm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical band brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Factories	Algoma, Wisconsin, USA; Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Distributor	Massey Ferguson
Manufacturer	AMF
Years produced	1967 - 1976

Attachments

Note	Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments.
Snowblower	36" width (91 cm), front-mount, Massey Ferguson 620
Front-end loader	300 lbs lift (full at pin) (136 kg), 45 inches clearance (dumped) (114 cm)
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches cutting width, 3-blade, mid-mount Massey Ferguson

Transmission

Options	hydrostatic; 4-speed gear with variable-speed pulley
Gear Type	belt-driven gear with variable-speed pulley
Gear Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Gear Details	Right-hand variable speed control offers five shift-on-the-go speed ratios for each gear in the transmission
Hydrostatic Type	hydrostatic
Hydrostatic Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Hydrostatic Oil capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)

Tractor hitch

Type	sleeve hitch (Optional)

Serial Numbers

1967	500001 (Hydrostatic)
1968	502904 (Hydrostatic)
1969	506952 (Hydrostatic)
1970	510578 (Hydrostatic)
1971	515384 (Hydrostatic)
1972	517709 (Hydrostatic); 800001 (Gear)
1973	803352 (Gear)
1974	806983 (Gear)
1975	810481 (Gear)
1976	812843 (Gear)