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Massey Ferguson 12

Massey Ferguson 12 tractor
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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.
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Power12 hp
Founded42" deck
Model12

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. TractorData does not list details of these 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)

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