Simplicity Sovereign 3012

The Simplicity Sovereign 3012 is a tractor produced by Simplicity Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 494 cc 30.16 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12 hp / 8.9 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 138 lbs 62 kg.

Overview

	1968 Sovereign SeriesGarden tractor Sovereign Series Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Simplicity (a part of Allis Chalmers)
Garden tractor
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $973 in 1968

Variants
990434	manual lift
990435	hydraulic lift

Simplicity 3012 Engine
12HP Briggs & Stratton 494cc 1-cyl gasoline
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Simplicity 3012 Transmission
3-speed CVT gear
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Mechanical
Manual steering
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO	independent
Clutch	mechanical idler pulley

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	48 inches 121 cm
Weight	735 lbs 333 kg
Front tire	18x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x8.50-12
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	40

References
Operator's Manual Sovereign Riding Tractors published in 1967
Improve your lot in life published in 1968, by Simplicity

Engine

Engine Detail — 494 cc / 30.16 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton 300421
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Displacement	494 cc 30.16 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.4375x3.25 inches 87 x 83 mm
Power (gross)	12 hp 8.9 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse CVT gear

Type	CVT gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions

Simplicity 3012 Tires
Lawn/turf front	18x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x8.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	48 inches 121 cm
Length	72 inches 182 cm
Width	34.5 inches 87 cm
Height	33.5 inches 85 cm
Shipping weight	735 lbs 333 kg

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 Simplicity 990414
	3-blade, lift is manual or hydraulic OptOptional
Cutting width	48 inches 121 cm
Weight	138 lbs 62 kg
Cut height	1.625 to 3.125 inch 4 to 7 cm

Photos

Simplicity Sovereign 3012

Simplicity Sovereign 3012

Simplicity Sovereign 3012