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New Holland S-12

The New Holland S-12 is a tractor produced by New Holland Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 476 cc 29.07 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: Vickers T66Z. Operating weight: 730 lbs 331 kg.

Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4.75 gal 18.0 L
Transmission
Vickers T66Z
Operating Weight
730 lbs 331 kg

Overview

New Holland S-12 tractor photo
1970 - 1973 Garden tractor
Production
Manufacturer
New Holland (a part of Sperry)
Garden tractor
Built in Belleville, Pennsylvania, USA
Original price was $1,695 in 1973
New Holland S-12 Engine
12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
4.75 gal 18.0 L
Engine details ...
New Holland S-12 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
Mechanical
Steering
manual
Parking prawl brakes
Open operator station. Vinyl weather cab optional.
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
0 OptOptional
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
Optional
Rear PTO Type
3600
Front PTO
independent
Clutch
electric
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
48 inches 121 cm
Weight
730 lbs 331 kg
Front tire
16x6.50-8
Rear tire
23x8.50-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
flywheel alternator
Charging amps
15
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
35
References
S-12 references literature
Lawn & Garden Tractors published in 1972, by New Holland
Operator's Manual Garden Tractor S-12 S-14 S-16 (42001232) published in 1972

Engine

Engine Detail — 476 cc / 29.07 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer
Kohler K301S
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
1-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement
476 cc 29.07 ci
Bore/Stroke
3.375x3.25 inches 86 x 83 mm
Power (gross)
12 hp 8.9 kW
Air cleaner
dry element
Rated RPM
3600
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Sparkplug gap
0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Intake valve clearance
0.009 inches*Cold. 0.229 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.018 inches*Cold. 0.457 mm
Oil capacity
2 qts 1.9 L

Transmission

Transmission — Vickers T66Z

Transmission
Vickers T66Z
Type
shaft-driven hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse
Oil capacity
3.5 qts 3.3 L
Oil type
SAE 10W-30 MS
S-12 T66Z shaft-driven hydrostatic speeds

Dimensions

New Holland S-12 Tires
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12
Dimensions
Wheelbase
48 inches 121 cm
Length
72 inches 182 cm
Width
38.5 inches*Minimum 97 cm
Height (steering wheel)
47.75 inches 121 cm
Shipping weight
730 lbs 331 kg
Front tread
31.375 inches 79 cm
Rear tread
31/36.625 inches 78/93 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
48" 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.
48" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount New Holland 48RM
3-blade
Cutting width
48 inches 121 cm

Photos

New Holland S-12

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New Holland S-12

New Holland S-12

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for New Holland Lawn Tractors New Holland S-12.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.7 hrs

Approximately 7.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (4.8 gal / 18 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.4 L/hr)

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

New Holland Lawn Tractors New Holland S-12 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for New Holland Lawn Tractors New Holland S-12.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)12 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.2 PS

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