Bush Hog lawn tractors
Bush Hog V4-8
The Bush Hog V4-8 is a garden tractor produced from 1969 to 1971 by Bush Hog in Galesburg, Kansas, USA. It features an 8 hp Tecumseh HH80 gasoline engine with a 317 cc displacement, air-cooled horizontal-shaft, and electric starter. The tractor has a Peerless belt-driven 4-speed transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The V4-8 includes a mid PTO with independent manual clutch. Dimensions include a 49 inch wheelbase, 68 inch length, 33 inch width, 38.75 inch height, and a weight of 640 lbs. Tires include lawn/turf and agricultural options. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments available include a 32" mid-mount mower deck, 40" front blade, and 36" front snow blower, all with manual lift. Related models include the V4-7 and V4-10.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Bush Hog V4-8
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Tecumseh HH80 |
| Power | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.00x2.75 inches (76 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 317 cc (19.4 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Years | 1969 - 1971 |
| Built in | Galesburg, Kansas, USA |
| Manufacturer | Bush Hog |
Attachments
| Overview | 32" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade. Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 40" Blade | Liftmanual-lift ModelBush Hog FB-40 Mountfront-mount Width40 inches (101 cm) |
| 32" Mower deck | Typemid-mount Bush Hog M-32B Blade1-blade with manual lift Weight80 lbs (36 kg) Cutting width32 inches (81 cm) |
| 36" Snow blower | Liftmanual-lift ModelBush Hog ST-330 Mountfront-mount Width36 inches (91 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Peerless |
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 |
|---|---|
| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |