Allis Chalmers B-212
The Allis Chalmers B-212 is a tractor produced by Allis Chalmers Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 494 cc 30.16 ci engine. The rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: Vari-Shift. Operating weight: 732 lbs 332 kg.
Engine Power
12 hp
8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
1.5 gal
5.7 L
Transmission
Vari-Shift
Operating Weight
732 lbs
332 kg
Allis Chalmers Lawn Tractors Allis Chalmers B-212 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1970 - 1972
B SeriesGarden tractor |
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1970 - 1972 | |
B Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Allis Chalmers |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Lexington, South Carolina, USA | |
Variants | |
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B-212 | Vari-Shift drive |
HB-212 | hydrostatic drive |
Allis Chalmers B-212 Engine | |
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12HP Briggs & Stratton 494cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 1.5 gal
5.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
Allis Chalmers B-212 Transmission | |
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21-speed variator | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Mid PTO | live |
Front PTO | live |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Weight | 732 lbs
332 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Service Manual B Series Tractors (9003453) published in 1976 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 494 cc / 30.16 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 300421 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 494 cc
30.16 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.25x3.4375 inches
83 x 87 mm |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Air cleaner | oiled foam |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Vari-Shift
Transmission | Vari-Shift |
Type | belt-driven variator |
Gears | 21 forward and 7 reverse |
Three gears, plus reverse, with seven-position variator. | |
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Dimensions
Allis Chalmers B-212 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48 inches
121 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Width | 34 inches
86 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 37.75 inches
95 cm |
Height (hood) | 33.25 inches
84 cm |
Shipping weight | 732 lbs
332 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 9 inches
22 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 5.5 inches
13 cm |
Front tread | 25.5 inches
64 cm |
Rear tread | 30.25 inches
76 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
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