· 1988 Unverified Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H — Vanguard Series · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The Deutz-Allis Vanguard FC12H is a lawn tractor with a rated power output of 12 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. Production of this model took place from 1988 to 1989. It features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The listed operating weight is 239 kg, making it suitable for operations on up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Richest spec table
42 rows
Production years
1988-1989
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Distributor Deutz-Allis Reference
Manufacturer Simplicity Reference
Front-mount mower Reference
Two-wheel drive Reference
Manual steering Reference
Mechanical band brakes Reference
Open operator station. Reference
12HP Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cyl gasoline Reference
Fuel tank 7.6 L Reference
Briggs & Stratton 281707 Reference
gasoline Reference
1-cylinder Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft Reference
Displacement 28.42 ci Reference
Bore/Stroke 87 x 78 mm Reference
Power 8.9 kW Reference
Starter electric Reference
Starter volts 12 Reference
Oil change 25 h Reference
hydrostatic Reference
Type belt-driven hydrostatic Reference
Gears infinite forward and reverse Reference
Oil type Simplicity Multipurpose Hydraulic/Transmission Oil Reference
Front PTO independent Reference
Clutch mechanical ilder pulley Reference
Wheelbase 101 cm Reference
Weight 239 kg Reference
Front tire 15x6-6.00 Reference
Rear tire 4.1/3.5-4 Reference
Lawn/turf front 15x6-6.00 Reference
Lawn/turf rear 4.1/3.5-4 Reference
Length 162 cm Reference
Length 212 cm Reference
Width 91 cm Reference
Height (steering wheel) 106 cm Reference
Height (hood) 62 cm Reference
36" front-mount mower deck Reference
42" front-mount mower deck Reference
Ground negative Reference
Battery volts 12 Reference
36" front-mount mower deck Reference
42" front-mount mower deck Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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