Bush Hog HD-12

The Bush Hog HD-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; Engine Detail — 453 cc / 27.66 ci (listed): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse.

Overview

	1967 - 1968 Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Bush Hog
Garden tractor
Built in Galesburg, Kansas, USA

Variants
HW-12	turf tires

Bush Hog HD-12 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	manual

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	54 inches 137 cm
Front tire	4.80/4.00-8
Rear tire	27x8.50-15
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
All-Muscle Garden Tractor published by Bush Hog
Owner's Manual Hydrostatic Drive HD-12

Engine

Engine options
12HP Wisconsin 473cc 1-cyl gasoline
12HP Tecumseh 453cc 1-cyl

Engine Detail — 473 cc / 28.86 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Wisconsin S-12D
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	473 cc 28.86 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.50x3.00 inches 89 x 76 mm
Power	12 hp 8.9 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L
Oil change	25 h

Engine Detail — 453 cc / 27.66 ci

Manufacturer	Tecumseh HH820
Configuration	1-cylinder
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
Oil capacity	1.5 qts 1.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse shaft-driven hydrostatic

Type	shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	4 qts 3.8 L
Oil type	Type A ATF
Oil change	50 h

	Type A ATF

Dimensions

Bush Hog HD-12 Tires
Lawn/turf front	4.80/4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear	27x8.50-15

Dimensions
Wheelbase	54 inches 137 cm
Length	81 inches 205 cm
Width	41 inches 104 cm
Front tread	31 inches 78 cm
Rear tread	33/38 inches 83/96 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
32" mid-mount mower deck
42" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.

Photos

Bush Hog HD-12 garden tractor.