Bush Hog D4-12
The Bush Hog D4-12 is a tractor produced by Bush Hog Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 453 cc 27.66 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 1040 lbs 471 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
1040 lbs
471 kg
Overview
![]() | 1971 - 1972
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Bush Hog |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Galesburg, Kansas, USA | |
Bush Hog D4-12 Engine | |
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12HP Tecumseh 453cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Bush Hog D4-12 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
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Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 1040 lbs
471 kg |
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Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 453 cc / 27.66 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Tecumseh HH120 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 453 cc
27.66 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x2.875 inches
89 x 73 mm |
Power | 12 hp
8.9 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 2 reverse shaft-driven gear
Type | shaft-driven gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 2 reverse |
Dimensions
Bush Hog D4-12 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Weight | 1040 lbs
471 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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32" mid-mount mower deck | |
42" 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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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Bush Hog Lawn Tractors Bush Hog D4-12.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Bush Hog Lawn Tractors Bush Hog D4-12 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Bush Hog Lawn Tractors Bush Hog D4-12.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS
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