Lawn Chief lawn tractors

Lawn Chief 545

The Lawn Chief 545 is a lawn tractor produced from 1994 to 1995 by Lawn Chief in Harvard, Illinois, USA. It features a 15.5 hp Vanguard 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start, a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and an independent mid PTO. It weighs 435 lbs and has tires sized 15x6.00 front and 20x8.00 rear. Attachments include a 43" mid-mount mower deck, a 36" two-stage snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.

Power15 hp

Founded43" deck

Model545

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Lawn Chief 545

Tires

Rear tire	20x8.00
Front tire	15x6.00

Engine

Brand	Vanguard
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Fuel type	gasoline
Power (gross)	15.5 hp (11.6 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Height	40 inches (101 cm)
Length	67 inches (170 cm)
Weight	435 lbs (197 kg)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

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

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Built in	Harvard, Illinois, USA
Manufacturer	Lawn Chief
Original price	$1,999 in 1995
Years produced	1994 - 1995

References

Manuals	Master Parts/Service Manual published in 1994 and 1995

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)
43" mid-mount mower deck	2-blade with manual lift

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