Bush Hog lawn tractors
Bush Hog V4-6
The Bush Hog V4-6 is a garden tractor produced from 1965 to 1968 by Bush Hog in Galesburg, Kansas, USA. It features a 6 hp Tecumseh HH60 221cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual or optional electric start. The tractor uses a Peerless belt-driven gear transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The V4-6 includes a mid PTO that is independent and a manual idler pulley clutch. Dimensions include a 49 inch wheelbase, 68 inch length, 33 inch width, and 38.75 inch height, weighing 640 lbs. Tires vary between agricultural and lawn/turf types. Attachments include a 32" mid-mount mower deck and a 40" front-mount blade. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bush Hog V4-6
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh HH60 |
| Power | 6 hp (4.5 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | manual recoil, electric Optional |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.625x2.50 inches (67 x 64 mm) |
| Displacement | 221 cc (13.53 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| VE4-6 | electric start |
|---|---|
| VR4-6 | manual start |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Galesburg, Kansas, USA |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1965 - 1968 |
| Manufacturer | Bush Hog |
References
| 1 | Little Giants published in 1966, by Bush Hog |
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| 2 | The garden tractor that's all muscle published in 1966, by Bush Hog |
| 3 | Operator's Manual Vari-Drive Belt Driven Tractors published in 1965 |
Attachments
| Overview | 32" mid-mount mower deck, Blade. Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 40" Blade | Bush Hog FB-40, front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), manual-lift |
| 32" Mower deck | Type: mid-mount Bush Hog M-32A, 1-blade with manual lift, Cutting width: 32 inches (81 cm), Weight: 80 lbs (36 kg), Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Brand | Peerless |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Description | Gear transmission with belt variator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 33 inches (83 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 38.75 inches (98 cm) |
| Length | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Weight | 640 lbs (290 kg) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 49 inches (124 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 24.5/30.5 inches (62/77 cm) |
| Front tread | 29 inches (73 cm) |
| Ag rear tire | 6.00-12 |
| Ag front tire | 4.80/4.00-8 |
| Ground clearance | 7 inches (17 cm) |
| Lawn/turf rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual idler pulley |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |