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New Holland S-12

New Holland S-12 tractor
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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. TractorData does not list details of these 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

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on the front right of the tractor frame, above the front axle.

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