New Holland lawn tractors
New Holland S-12
The New Holland S-12 is a garden tractor produced from 1970 to 1973 by New Holland, a part of Sperry. It was built in Belleville, Pennsylvania, USA, and originally sold for $1,695 in 1973. The tractor is powered by a 12 hp Kohler K301S 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine. It features a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The S-12 has manual steering, optional parking pawl brakes, and an open operator station with an optional vinyl weather cab. It offers optional rear PTO and an independent front PTO with an electric clutch. The tractor weighs 730 lbs and has a wheelbase of 48 inches. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Attachments include a 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and flywheel alternator charging system.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for New Holland S-12
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301S |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 4.75 gal (18.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Air cleaner | dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.009 inches (cold) (0.229 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (cold) (0.457 mm) |
Overview
| Built in | Belleville, Pennsylvania, USA |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Original price | $1,695 in 1973 |
| Production years | 1970 - 1973 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 35 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Steering | manual |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station. Vinyl weather cab optional. |
| Parking prawl brakes | yes |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Blade | New Holland 54SB, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm) |
| Snowblower | New Holland 48ST, 48 inches width (121 cm), single-stage, front-mount |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | New Holland 48RM, 3-blade, cutting width 48 inches (121 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Vickers T66Z |
| Oil type | SAE 10W-30 MS |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | Optional |
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Serial Numbers
| Location | Serial number plate on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 38.5 inches (minimum) (97 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 31/36.625 inches (78/93 cm) |
| Front tread | 31.375 inches (79 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 730 lbs (331 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 47.75 inches (121 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Optional |
| Front PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 3600 |
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