Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 4212

The Simplicity 4212 is a lawn tractor produced from 1987 to 1989 as part of the 4200 Series. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a 5-speed gear transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA, and originally priced at $2,299 in 1990. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.

Power12 hp

Founded36" deck

Model4212

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 4212

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	18x8.50-8
Lawn/turf front	15x6.00-6

Engine

Type	gasoline
Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2.2 gal (8.3 L)
Rated RPM	3600
Bore/Stroke	3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement	465 cc (28.4 ci)
Power (gross)	12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

4212G	gear
4212H	hydrostatic

Dimensions

Width	34.25 inches (86 cm)
Length	63 inches (160 cm)
Weight	411 lbs (186 kg) Weight with mower deck.
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	6 inches (15 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	9 inches (22 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	39.7 inches (100 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	3

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station.

Production

Series	4200 Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Lawn tractor
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Original price	$2,299 in 1990
Years produced	1987 - 1989

Attachments

Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower	36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount
36" mid-mount mower deck	mid-mount Simplicity, 2-blade, Cutting width 36 inches (91 cm), Cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm)

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