John Deere F912
The John Deere F912 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 658 cc 40.2 ci engine. The rated power output is 20 hp 14.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 1266 lbs 574 kg.
Engine Power
20 hp
14.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5.5 gal
20.8 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
1266 lbs
574 kg
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere F912 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
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Overview
 | 1987 - 1990
F900 SeriesFront-mount mower |
|---|---|
1987 - 1990 | |
F900 Series | |
Front-mount mower | |
1987 - 1990 | |
|---|---|
F900 Series | |
Front-mount mower |
Production | |
|---|---|
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Front-mount mower | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
John Deere F912 Engine | |
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20HP Yanmar 658cc 3-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 5.5 gal
20.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere F912 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical front |
Power steering | |
Drum brakes | |
Open operator station. ROPS available. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 56.3 inches
143 cm |
Weight | 1266 lbs
574 kg |
Front tire | 20x8.00-10 |
Rear tire | 16x6.5-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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 | |
Operator's Manual F912 and F932 Front Mower (OMM79595) published in 1988 | |
Operator's Manual F912 and F932 Front Mower (OMM79696) published in 1990 | |
John Deere Front Mowers published in 1990 | |
Grounds Care & Recreation Products Sales Manual published in 1989, by John Deere |
Engine
| 1987 - 1990
F900 SeriesFront-mount mower |
|---|---|
1987 - 1990 | |
F900 Series | |
Front-mount mower | |
1987 - 1990 | |
|---|---|
F900 Series | |
Front-mount mower |
Engine Detail — 658 cc / 40.2 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3TG66 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
Displacement | 658 cc
40.2 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.60x2.53 inches
66 x 64 mm |
Power | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Torque | 32.3 lb-ft
43.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 2.6 qts
2.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 4.7 qts
4.4 L |
John Deere F912 Engine | |
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Transmission
| 1987 - 1990
F900 SeriesFront-mount mower |
|---|---|
1987 - 1990 | |
F900 Series | |
Front-mount mower | |
1987 - 1990 | |
|---|---|
F900 Series | |
Front-mount mower |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 4.6 qts
4.4 L |
 | |
Dimensions
| 1987 - 1990
F900 SeriesFront-mount mower |
|---|---|
1987 - 1990 | |
F900 Series | |
Front-mount mower | |
1987 - 1990 | |
|---|---|
F900 Series | |
Front-mount mower |
John Deere F912 Tires | |
|---|---|
Lawn/turf front | 20x8.00-10 |
Lawn/turf rear | 16x6.5-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 56.3 inches
143 cm |
Length | 85.2 inches
216 cm |
Width | 42.8 inches
108 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 50.5 inches
128 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 78 inches
198 cm |
Weight | 1266 lbs
574 kg |
Attachments
| 1987 - 1990
F900 SeriesFront-mount mower |
|---|---|
1987 - 1990 | |
F900 Series | |
Front-mount mower | |
1987 - 1990 | |
|---|---|
F900 Series | |
Front-mount mower |
Attachment overview | |
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50" front-mount mower deck | |
60" front-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
Photos
John Deere F912
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