John Deere lawn tractors 212 tractor specifications

1975 - 1987

1975 - 1987 200 SeriesGarden tractor

Production

Production ManufacturerJohn Deere Garden tractor Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA Original price was $3,239 in 1983

John Deere 212 Engine

John Deere 212 Engine 12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline Fuel tank3.5 gal
13.2 L Engine details ...

1975 - 1987

200 Series

Garden tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Kohler K301AQS
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	476 cc 29.1 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.375x3.25 inches 86 x 83 mm
Power	12 hp 8.9 kW
Air cleaner	dry
Idle RPM	1700-3500
Starter volts	12

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L
Oil change	25 h

John Deere 212 Transmission

John Deere 212 Transmission 4-speed gear Transmission details ...

1975 - 1987

200 Series

Garden tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission	Peerless 2300
Type	gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity	1.75 qts 1.7 L
Four-speed gear transmission with mechanical variable drive.

Speeds

Speeds

Shift Pattern

Shift Pattern

Mechanical

Mechanical Two-wheel drive Manual steering Band brakes Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Mid PTOindependent Clutchmanual

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase46 inches
116 cm Weight690 lbs
312 kg Front tire16x6.50-8 Rear tire23x10.50-12 Full dimensions and tires ...

1975 - 1987

200 Series

Garden tractor

John Deere 212 Tires

John Deere 212 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

212 Serial Numbers

212 Serial Numbers 197530001 197655001 197770001 197880001 197995001 1980120001 1981155001 1982190001 1983222001 1984285001 1985315001 1986360001 1987420001
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