The Lawn Chief 1036 is a lawn tractor produced from 1974 to 1977 by Lawn Chief in Cary, Illinois, USA. It features a 10 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a Tecumseh belt-driven 3-speed transmission with 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and an independent mid PTO. Tires are sized 15x6.00 front and 20x10.00 rear. Attachments include a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Original price was $800 in 1977.