Power King lawn tractors

Power King 1612

The Power King 1612 is a garden tractor produced from 1977 to 1983 by Power King, a part of Engineering Products Company, built in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301 476cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 3-speed shaft-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical drum brakes. The tractor has an open operator station with an optional vinyl weather cab. It includes an independent front PTO with an electro-magnetic clutch. Dimensions include a 52 inch wheelbase, 79 inch length, and a weight of 778 lbs. Tires are available in both agricultural and lawn/turf sizes. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with a flywheel alternator charging system. Attachments available include 48" and 60" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" single-stage front-mount snowblower, and a 48" front-mount blade.

Power12 hp

Founded48/60" deck

Model1612

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Power King 1612

Tires

Ag rear	7.50-16
Ag front	4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear	8.00-16
Lawn/turf front	6.50-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kohler K301
Power	12 hp (8.9 kW)
Torque	22.2 lb-ft (30.1 Nm)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Torque RPM	2200
Bore/Stroke	3.375x3.50 inches (86 x 89 mm)
Displacement	476 cc (29.07 ci)
Oil capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	42.125 inches (106 cm)
Length	79 inches (200 cm)
Weight	778 lbs (352 kg)
Wheelbase	52 inches (132 cm)
Rear tread	34 inches (86 cm)
Front tread	35.5 inches (90 cm)
Height (hood)	40.5 inches (102 cm)
Ground clearance	14.5 inches (36 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	59.75 inches (151 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical drum brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station. Vinyl weather cab optional.

Production

Series	1600 Series
Built in	Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Years produced	1977 - 1983

Attachments

Blade	48 inches width (121 cm), 18 inches height (45 cm), front-mount
Snowblower	42 inches width (106 cm), single-stage, front-mount
48" mid-mount mower deck	48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, hydraulic optional lift, Cut height: 1.875 to 4.0 inch (4 to 10 cm)
60" mid-mount mower deck	60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, hydraulic optional lift, Cut height: 1.875 to 4.0 inch (4 to 10 cm)

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