The John Deere 212 is a garden tractor model from the 200 series, manufactured from 1975 to 1987 by John Deere in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.
The John Deere 212 is equipped with a 476 L (29.0 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 86.0 mm (3.39 in) of the cylinder bore and 83.0 mm (3.27 in) of the piston stroke, and a gear type transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear.
The John Deere 212 garden tractor features:
- The Kohler K301AQS gasoline engine which produces 12.1 PS (8.9 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower
- Manual steering
- Band brakes
- Open operator station
- Independent middle PTO with manual clutch
General specifications
General Specifications |
Model |
John Deere 212 |
Tractor type |
Garden tractor |
Production years |
1975-1987 |
Factory |
Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
Dimensions and weight |
Length |
1,710 mm (67.3 in)
|
Width |
1,050 mm (41.3 in)
|
Height |
1,060 mm (41.7 in)
|
Wheel base |
1,160 mm (45.7 in)
|
Weight |
320 kg (705 lbs)
|
Fuel capacity |
Fuel tank capacity |
13.2 liters (3.5 US gal.; 2.9 Imp. gal) |
Engine
Engine Specifications |
Engine model |
Kohler K301AQS |
Engine type |
4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder |
Displacement |
476 cm3, (29.0 cu·in) |
Bore and stroke |
85.7 mm X 82.6 mm (3.37 in X 3.25 in) |
Compression ratio |
6.0:1 |
Max. horsepower |
12.2 PS (9.0 kW; 12.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Cooling system |
Forced air |
Lubricating system |
Splash type |
Fuel system |
Carburetor |
Starting system |
Electirc starter |
Compression pressure |
Normal: |
7.7-8.4 kg/cm2 (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm |
Valve clearance |
Intake valve clearance: |
0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance: |
0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in) |
Oil system |
Lubrication system: |
Splash type |
Oil type: |
API SF or SG |
Recommended oil: |
Summer: SAE 30W
Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
|
Oil capacity: |
1.9 L (2 US. qt, 1.7 Imp. qt.) |
Ignition system |
Spark plug: |
Champion RH10 |
Spark plug gap: |
0.65 mm (0.0256 in) |
Spark plug torque: |
27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb) |
Transmission and chassis
Chassis, steering and brakes |
Chassis |
4×2 2WD |
Steering type |
Manual |
Brakes |
Band |
Transmission |
Transmission manufacturer or model |
Peerless 2300 |
Transmission type |
Gear type |
Gears |
4 forward and 1 reverse |
Speed |
Forward: 11.3 kmh (7 mph)
Reverse: 6.0 kmh (3.7 mph)
|
Transmission oil capacity |
1.7 L (0.4 US. gal, 0.4 Imp. gal.) |
Tires
Tires |
Front tires |
Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8 |
Rear tires |
Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12 |
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
PTO |
Middle PTO type |
Independent with manual clutch |
Middle PTO speed |
– |
Electrical system
Electrical system |
Ground |
Negative |
Charging system |
Alternator |
Charging amps |
15A |
Battery |
12V |
Serial numbers
John Deere 212 serial numbers |
1975 |
30001 |
1976 |
55001 |
1977 |
70001 |
1978 |
80001 |
1979 |
95001 |
1980 |
120001 |
1981 |
155001 |
1982 |
190001 |
1983 |
222001 |
1984 |
285001 |
1985 |
315001 |
1986 |
360001 |
1987 |
420001 |
Attachments
John Deere 39: 38″ mid-mount mower deck with 2-blade and mechanical lift |
Cutting width |
960 mm (38 in) |
Total width |
1,250 mm (49.25 in) |
Cut height |
30-80 mm (1.5-3.5 in) |
Weight |
38 kg (85 lbs) |
John Deere 47 H047: 46″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and mechanical lift |
Cutting width |
1,160 mm (46 in) |
Overall width |
1,440 mm (57 in)
|
Cut height |
30-80 mm (1.5-3.5 in) |
Weight |
51 kg (113 lb) |
John Deere 46 M00673X: 46″ mid-mount mower deck with 3-blade and mechanical lift |
Cutting width |
1,160 mm (46 in) |
Overall width |
1,440 mm (57 in)
|
Cut height |
30-80 mm (1.5-3.5 in) |
Weight |
51 kg (113 lb) |
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