Massey Ferguson 12

The Massey Ferguson 12 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 454 cc 27.7 ci engine. The rated power output is 12 hp 8.9 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse.

Overview

	1967 - 1976 Garden tractorAMF built
1967 - 1976
Garden tractor
AMF built

1967 - 1976
Garden tractor
AMF built

Production
Distributor	Massey Ferguson
Manufacturer	AMF
Garden tractor
Factories	Algoma, Wisconsin, USA
	Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Massey Ferguson 12 Engine
12HP Tecumseh 454cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	2.5 gal 9.5 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	44 inches 111 cm
Front tire	4.80x8.00
Rear tire	6.00x12.00
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1967, by Massey Ferguson
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1969, by Massey Ferguson
Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1975, by Massey Ferguson
Complete Farm Machinery Guide published in 1976, by Massey Ferguson

Engine

	1967 - 1976 Garden tractorAMF built
1967 - 1976
Garden tractor
AMF built

1967 - 1976
Garden tractor
AMF built

Engine Detail — 454 cc / 27.7 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Tecumseh HH120
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	454 cc 27.7 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.5x2.875 inches 89 x 73 mm
Power	12 hp 8.9 kW
Rated RPM	3600
Starter volts	12

Transmission

	1967 - 1976 Garden tractorAMF built
1967 - 1976
Garden tractor
AMF built

1967 - 1976
Garden tractor
AMF built

Transmission options
hydrostatic
4-speed gear with variable-speed pulley

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse hydrostatic

Type	hydrostatic
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity	2 qts 1.9 L

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse belt-driven gear with variable-speed pulley

Type	belt-driven gear with variable-speed pulley
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Right-hand variable speed control offers five shift-on-the-go speed ratios for each gear in in the transmission.

Dimensions

	1967 - 1976 Garden tractorAMF built
1967 - 1976
Garden tractor
AMF built

1967 - 1976
Garden tractor
AMF built

Massey Ferguson 12 Tires
Ag front	4.80x8.00
Ag rear	6.00x12.00
Lawn/turf front	4.80x8.00
Lawn/turf rear	6.00x12.00
Lawn/turf front	6.50x8.00
Lawn/turf rear	8.50x12.00

Dimensions
Wheelbase	44 inches 111 cm
Length	67 inches 170 cm
Width	35.5 inches 90 cm
Height (steering wheel)	41.75 inches 106 cm
Ground clearance	7 inches 17 cm

Attachments

	1967 - 1976 Garden tractorAMF built
1967 - 1976
Garden tractor
AMF built

1967 - 1976
Garden tractor
AMF built

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

42" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount Massey Ferguson
	3-blade
Cutting width	42 inches 106 cm

Photos

Massey Ferguson 12 hydrostatic, right side.

Massey Ferguson 12 gear, left side.

Hydrostatic Massey Ferguson 12.

Massey Ferguson 12 with Cozy Cab and front blade.