Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 4212H

The Simplicity 4212H 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 air-cooled vertical shaft. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches and weighs 445 lbs with the mower deck. The 4212H includes two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Attachments available include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 36" front-mount snowblower.

Power12 hp

Founded36" deck

Model4212H

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 4212H

Power

Power (gross)	12 hp (8.9 kW)

Tires

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

Engine

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

Dimensions

Width	34.25 inches (86 cm)
Length	65.25 inches (165 cm)
Weight	445 lbs (201 kg) Weight with mower deck.
Wheelbase	45.5 inches (115 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	4.75 inches (12 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
Original price	$2,699 (1990)
Years produced	1987 - 1989

Attachments

42" Blade	Simplicity, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
36" Snowblower	Simplicity, front-mount, 36 inches width (91 cm)
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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