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Lawn Chief 500

The Lawn Chief 500 is a lawn tractor produced from 1988 to 1990 by Lawn Chief in Harvard, Illinois, USA. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It includes a mid PTO that is independent. Tires are lawn/turf type with sizes 15x6.00 front and 20x8.00 rear. Attachments available include a 39" mid-mount mower deck, a 36" two-stage snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.
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Power12 hp
Founded39" deck
Model500

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Lawn Chief 500

Engine

Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Fuel tank:2 gal (7.6 L)
Engine model:Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
Power (gross):12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Rear tire:20x8.00
Front tire:15x6.00
Tires type:Lawn/turf front and rear

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Built in:Harvard, Illinois, USA
Manufacturer:Lawn Chief
Original price:$1,855 in 1989
Years produced:1988 - 1990

Attachments

Blade:42" front-mount, angling 35°, manual-lift, manual-angle, 71 lbs (32 kg)
Snowblower:36" two-stage front-mount, manual-lift, 232 lbs (105 kg)
39" mid-mount mower deck:2-blade with manual lift, cutting width 39 inches (99 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse
Speed:5-speed gear

Operator station

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO