john deere lawn tractors 212
![]() | 1975 - 1987
200 SeriesGarden tractor | 1975 - 1987 | 200 Series | Garden tractor |
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1975 - 1987 | ||||
200 Series | ||||
Garden tractor | ||||
1975 - 1987 | |
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200 Series | |
Garden tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $3,239 in 1983 | |
John Deere 212 Engine | |
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12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3.5 gal
13.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 212 Transmission | |
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4-speed variator | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Band brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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John Deere 212 photos... |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | manual |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 46 inches
116 cm |
Weight | 690 lbs
312 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
John Deere 212 attachments | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
46" mid-mount mower deck | |
snowblower | |
blade | |
Attachment details ... |
212 Serial Number Location | |
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Serial number plate below the steering column. |
212 Serial Numbers | |
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1975 | 30001 |
1976 | 55001 |
1977 | 70001 |
1978 | 80001 |
1979 | 95001 |
1980 | 120001 |
1981 | 155001 |
1982 | 190001 |
1983 | 222001 |
1984 | 285001 |
1985 | 315001 |
1986 | 360001 |
1987 | 420001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1975, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1976, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1978, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by John Deere | |
John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1980 | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1980, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1982, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1984, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere | |
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1986, by John Deere | |
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979 | |
John Deere Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1978 | |
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere | |
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Operator's Manual 200, 210, 212, and 214 (OM-M48245) published in 1975 | |
Operator's Manual 210, 212, 214, and 216 (OM-M83517) published in 1979 | |
Service Manual 200, 210, 212 and 214 (SM-2105) published in 1976 | |
Operator's Manual 31 Integral Rotary Tiller (OMM49210) | |
Operator's Manual 37A Snowthrower (OMM89616) | |
Operator's Manual 38-Inch Mid-Mount Rotary Mower (200 and 300 Series) (OMM71721) published in 1986 | |
Operator's Manual 39 and 47 Rotary Mowers (OMM48953) | |
Operator's Manual 39 Rotary Mower (OMM86121) |
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