Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 5212.5

The Simplicity 5212.5 is a lawn tractor produced from 1987 to 1990 as part of the 5200 Series. It features a 12.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 5-speed gear transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48.2 inches, weighs 371 lbs, and includes two-wheel drive with manual steering. Attachments available include 36" and 42" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. It was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.

Power12 hp

Founded36/42" deck

Model5212.5

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 5212.5

Engine

Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Model	Simplicity 5212.5 Engine
Power	12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Bore/Stroke	3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement	655 cc (40 ci)
Starter volts	12

Variants

5212.5	gear drive
5212.5H	hydrostatic

Dimensions

Width	33.7 inches (85 cm)
Length	66.5 inches (168 cm)
Weight	371 lbs (168 kg)
Rear tire	20x10.00-10
Wheelbase	48.2 inches (122 cm)
Front tire	15x6.00-6
Additional front tire	20x8.00-10
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

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Series	5200 Series
Built in	Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced	1987 - 1990

Attachments

Blade	42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount
Snowblower	36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount
Mid-mount mower deck	manual lift
36" mid-mount mower deck	36 inches (91 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, 81 lbs (36 kg)
42" mid-mount mower deck	42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, 112 lbs (50 kg)

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