Pennsylvania lawn tractors
Pennsylvania 1012 Meteor
The Pennsylvania 1012 Meteor is a garden tractor produced from 1966 to 1969 by Pennsylvania in Waynesboro, Virginia, USA. It features a 12 hp Tecumseh HH120 453cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic Sunstrand transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical drum brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and offers a sleeve hitch as an optional attachment. It weighs 750 lbs and has a wheelbase of 44 inches. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a generator charging system. Attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade options.
Power12 hp
Founded36/48" deck
Model1012
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Pennsylvania 1012 Meteor
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
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| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Tecumseh HH120 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.875 inches (89 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 453 cc (27.66 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 37 inches (93 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Weight | 750 lbs (340 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 6 |
| Charging system | generator |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Waynesboro, Virginia, USA |
| Years made | 1966 - 1969 |
| Manufacturer | Pennsylvania |
| Original price | $1,100 in 1968 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 40" Blade | Pennsylvania 10AC6, front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), 102 lbs (46 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| 36" Snow blower | Pennsylvania 17AC3, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 175 lbs (79 kg) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | Pennsylvania 11AC12, 36 inches (91 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 92 lbs (41 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | Pennsylvania 656, 48 inches (121 cm), manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 3 inch (2 to 7 cm), 165 lbs (74 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Manufacturer | Sunstrand |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional. Model 2AC4) |
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Drive and brakes
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
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| Mid PTO | independent |