Simplicity lawn tractors
Simplicity Sovereign 3012
The Simplicity Sovereign 3012 is a 1968 garden tractor from the Sovereign Series, built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 494cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 3-speed CVT transmission, and manual steering with an open operator station. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48 inches, weighs 735 lbs, and rides on 18x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. It includes a mid PTO with an independent clutch and mechanical idler pulley. Attachments include a 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade, with options for manual or hydraulic lifts. The original price was $973 in 1968.
Power12 hp
Founded48" deck
Model3012
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Simplicity Sovereign 3012
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 18x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
|---|---|
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x3.25 inches (87 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 494 cc (30.16 ci) |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton 300421 |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Overview
| Series | Sovereign Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Variants | 990434 manual lift, 990435 hydraulic lift |
| Production | 1968 |
| Original price | $973 in 1968 |
Dimensions
| Width | 34.5 inches (87 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 735 lbs (333 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 40 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
References
| Publication | Improve your lot in life published in 1968, by Simplicity |
|---|---|
| Operator's Manual | Sovereign Riding Tractors published in 1967 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Overview | 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade |
| 46" Blade | Simplicity 990356, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 126 lbs (57 kg), manual-lift, hydraulic-lift (Optional), manual-angle |
| 48" Mower deck | mid-mount Simplicity 990414, 3-blade, lift is manual or hydraulic (Optional), Cutting width 48 inches (121 cm), Weight 138 lbs (62 kg), Cut height 1.625 to 3.125 inch (4 to 7 cm) |
| 36" Snow blower | Simplicity 990345, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, hydraulic-lift (Optional), 132 lbs (59 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | CVT gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical idler pulley |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |
Steering and Operator Station
| Steering | Manual steering |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station |
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