Lawn Chief lawn tractors

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.

Power12 hp

Founded39" deck

Model500

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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)

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