Lawn Rovr lawn tractors

Lawn Rovr 1178

The Lawn Rovr 1178 is a lawn tractor produced from 1979 to 1980 by Lawn Rovr in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA. It features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a Foote belt-driven transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 42 inches and weighs 475 lbs. It includes a mid PTO with manual clutch and supports attachments such as a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade.

Power11 hp

Founded42" deck

Model1178

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Lawn Rovr 1178

Tires

Rear tire	18x9.50-8
Front tire	15x6.00-6

Engine

Engine	11HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Engine Detail	Briggs & Stratton
Power (gross)	11 hp (8.2 kW)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Length	60 inches (152 cm)
Wheelbase	42 inches (106 cm)
Shipping weight	475 lbs (215 kg)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Built in	Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
Manufacturer	Lawn Rovr
Original price	$1,448 in 1979
Years produced	1979 - 1980

Attachments

42" Blade	Lawn Rov’r 129, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 75 lbs (34 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" Mower deck	mid-mount Lawn Rov’r 142, manual lift, Cutting width 42 inches (106 cm)
36" Snow blower	Lawn Rov’r 136, 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 140 lbs (63 kg)
Attachment overview	42" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade

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