Bush Hog lawn tractors
Bush Hog JB-2
The Bush Hog JB-2 is a garden tractor produced from 1969 to 1972 by Bush Hog in Galesburg, Kansas, USA. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 494cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric starter and a 3-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The JB-2 includes a mid PTO with an independent clutch. Dimensions include a 49-inch wheelbase, 76.5 inches length, 42 inches width, 45.5 inches height, and a weight of 850 lbs. Tires are sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include 42" and 50" mid-mount mower decks, a 48" front-mount blade, and a 48" front-mount single-stage snow blower.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bush Hog JB-2
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Briggs & Stratton 300424 |
| Power | 12 hp |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Power (kW) | 8.9 kW |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.44x3.25 inches |
| Displacement | 494 cc |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Bore/Stroke (mm) | 87 x 83 mm |
| Displacement (ci) | 30.16 ci |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Years | 1969 - 1972 |
|---|---|
| Built in | Galesburg, Kansas, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Manufacturer | Bush Hog |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 48" Blade | Bush Hog S4800, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm), 120 lbs (54 kg) |
| 48" Snow blower | Bush Hog ST-348, 48 inches width (121 cm), single-stage, front-mount, 245 lbs (111 kg) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | Bush Hog S4240, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, left-discharge, 125 lbs (56 kg) |
| 50" mid-mount mower deck | Bush Hog S4241, 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, left-discharge, 142 lbs (64 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 42 inches (106 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Length | 76.5 inches (194 cm) |
| Weight | 850 lbs (385 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches (124 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |