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.