Allis-Chalmers HB-212 Specs ( 1969-1972 )
Overview
The Allis-Chalmers HB-212 is a garden tractor produced between 1969 and 1972 in Lexington, South Carolina. It features a 12HP Briggs & Stratton 494cc single-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a Vickers hydrostatic transmission offering infinite gears in forward and reverse. The machine is built on a 48-inch wheelbase and has a shipping weight of 745 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The HB-212 variant is equipped with a Vickers hydrostatic transmission for infinite speed control, unlike the B-212 variant which uses a Vari-Shift drive.
Power Take-Off and Attachments:
This model features live front, mid, and rear PTO systems to support various implements including 42-inch and 48-inch mid-mount mower decks.
Engine and Electrical Specifications:
The powertrain consists of a 12HP air-cooled horizontal-shaft engine rated at 3600 RPM, supported by a 12-volt negative ground electrical system and electric starter.
Production
| Description | Garden tractor / Built in Lexington, South Carolina, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Engine
| Description | 12HP Briggs & Stratton 494cc 1-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Air cleaner | oiled foam |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x3.4375 inches (83 x 87 mm) |
| Description | Briggs & Stratton 300421 / gasoline / 1-cylinder / air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Displacement | 494 cc (30.16 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Vickers |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Front PTO | live |
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| Mid PTO | live |
| Rear PTO | live |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 9 inches (22 cm) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 5.5 inches (13 cm) |
| Front tread | 25.5 inches (64 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 33.25 inches (84 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 37.75 inches (95 cm) |
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Rear tread | 30.25 to 30.28 inches (76 to 76 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 745 lbs (337 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Width | 34 inches (86 cm) |
| Weight | 745 lbs (337 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches (121 cm) |
Allis Chalmers HB-212 attachments
| Description | 42" mid-mount mower deck / 48" mid-mount mower deck |
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References
| Description | Service Manual B Series Tractors (9003453) published in 1976 |
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Variants
| B-212 | Vari-Shift drive |
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| HB-212 | hydrostatic drive |