Simplicity 5212.5
The Simplicity 5212.5 is a tractor produced by Simplicity Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 655 cc 40 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW. Transmission: Peerless 801. Operating weight: 371 lbs 168 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 12.5 hp / 9.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.2 gal
8.3 L
Transmission
Peerless 801
Operating Weight
371 lbs
168 kg
Overview
![]() | 1987 - 1990
5200 SeriesLawn tractor
5200 Series
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Simplicity |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA | |
Variants | |
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5212.5 | gear drive |
5212.5H | hydrostatic |
Simplicity 5212.5 Engine | |
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12.5HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.2 gal
8.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
Simplicity 5212.5 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 48.2 inches
122 cm |
Weight | 371 lbs
168 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 20x10.00-10 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 39 |
References | |
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Outdoor Power Equipment published in 1987, by Simplicity |
Engine
Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposed |
Displacement | 655 cc
40 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.44x2.16 inches
87 x 55 mm |
Power (gross) | 12.5 hp
9.3 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 801
Transmission | Peerless 801 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Simplicity 5212.5 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x10.00-10 |
Lawn/turf front | 20x8.00-10 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 48.2 inches
122 cm |
Length | 66.5 inches
168 cm |
Width | 33.7 inches
85 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 41 inches
104 cm |
Weight | 371 lbs
168 kg |
Clearance (front axle) | 10 inches
25 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 6 inches
15 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
Photos
Simplicity Lawn Tractors Simplicity 5212.5 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Simplicity Lawn Tractors Simplicity 5212.5.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)12.5 hp
Kilowatts (kW)9.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)12.7 PS
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