Simplicity lawn tractors

Simplicity 6512.5

The Simplicity 6512.5 is a garden tractor produced from 1988 to 1989 as part of the 6500 Series. It features a 12.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 658cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with an air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed design. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 48.3 inches and weighs 485 lbs. The 6512.5 includes a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade attachments. It is built with two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Electrical system is 12 volts with a negative ground and a 39 AH battery. The front PTO is independent with a mechanical clutch. The tractor was built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA.
Power12 hp
Founded42" deck
Model6512.5

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity 6512.5

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton 404707
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank2.2 gal (8.3 L)
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.16 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement658 cc (40.15 ci)
Power (gross)12.5 hp (9.3 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Width37 inches (93 cm)
Length67 inches (170 cm)
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Wheelbase48.3 inches (122 cm)
Front tire15x6.00-6
Height (hood)35.6 inches (90 cm)
Shipping weight485 lbs (219 kg)
Height (steering wheel)41.4 inches (105 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH39
Battery volts12
Production
TypeGarden tractor
Series6500 Series
Built inPort Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced1988 - 1989
Attachments
Blade42 inches width, front-mount
Snowblower42 inches width, single-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck42 inches cutting width, mid-mount Simplicity, 3-blade, 114 lbs (51 kg), 57 inches overall width (144 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Other features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmechanical
Front PTOindependent