John Deere
212
Lawn tractor · 1975–1987 · 12 hp
John Deere212
The John Deere 212 is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1975 to 1987. It features a Kohler K301AQS engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a belt-driven variator type with 4 forward and 1 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Kohler K301AQS |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Displacement | 29.1 ci (476 cc) |
| Bore | 3.38 in (86 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.25 in (83 mm) |
| Power Gross | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
| Idle | 1700-3500 RPM |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | 25 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | belt-driven variator |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Peerless 2300 |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission Description | Four-speed gear transmission with mechanical variable drive. |
| Oil Capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Oil Type | AM30200 SAE90 |
| Available Options | 4-speed variator |
PTO
| Mid Type | independent |
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Hitch
| Drawbar Hitch Type | sleeve hitch optional |
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Dimensions
| Length | 67.5 in (171 cm) |
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| Width | 41.5 in (105 cm) |
| Height | 42 in (106 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 46 in (116 cm) |
Weight
| Weight | 690 lbs (312 kg) |
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Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 16x6.50-8 |
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| Rear Ag | 23x10.50-12 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
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Steering
| Type | manual |
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