Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 5212

The Simplicity 5212 is a lawn tractor introduced in 1987 as part of the 5200 Series. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a wheelbase of 48.2 inches, weighs 372 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00-6 front and 20x8.00-10 rear. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.

Power12 hp

Founded42" deck

Model5212

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 5212

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	20x8.00-10
Lawn/turf front	15x6.00-6

Engine

Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2.2 gal (8.3 L)
Fuel type	gasoline
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	33.7 inches (85 cm)
Length	66.5 inches (168 cm)
Weight	372 lbs (168 kg)
Wheelbase	48.2 inches (122 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	6 inches (15 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	10 inches (25 cm)
Height (steering wheel)	41 inches (104 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	39
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Series	5200 Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Year introduced	1987

Attachments

Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower	36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount
Mid-mount mower deck	manual lift
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, 112 lbs (50 kg)

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