The Yard Machines 12AC762F000 garden tractor lawn mower is actually a MTD product. Many people don’t actually realize that Yard Machines is a subsidiary of MTD. The engine that powers the 12AC 762F000 is manufactured by Briggs and Stratton. This is a 4 stroke gasoline engine that has just 1 cylinder which produces 13.5 hp. This battery started engine comes with a 2 year limited warranty to homeowners purchasing it for residential use. Power from the engine gets to the wheels by first passing through a gear shift transmission which gives the lawnmower 7 speeds.

This gearbox gives the Yard Machines 12AC762F000 a top speed of 8 kph (5 mph) traveling forwards, while in reverse it has a max speed of  3.2 kph (2 mph). The Yard Machines 38″ lawnmower sits on large turf tires that give it fantastic grip without leaving thread/tire marks on your lawn, even when it’s particularly soft. The rear wheels are the largest as they carry most of the weight during operation. These measure 20×8 (20 inch diameter, 8 inch width) while the front wheels are only marginally smaller measuring 15×6 (15 inch diameter, 6 inch width).

The mower deck on the Yard Machines 12AC762F000 has a cutting width of 38 inches. It has 2 blades and is made from stamped steel. The mower deck operates over 2.5 inches, from a low of 1 inch to a high of 3.5 inches above the ground. The mower deck is raised and lowered using a spring assisted manual lever. It’s engaged using a PTO lever. To leave the lawns you mow looking beautiful, it’s advisable to purchase the optional rear bagger system which collects the cuttings. You can also buy an optional mulching system which thoroughly cuts up the grass into a highly nutritious mulch that rots fast to return it’s nutrients to the soil. Click Here to buy the Yard Machines 12AC762F000.

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