New Holland lawn tractors

New Holland LS45

The New Holland LS45 is a garden tractor produced from 1996 to 2003 by Toro under the New Holland brand. It features an 18HP Kohler 624cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, with options for hydrostatic or 6-speed gear transmissions. The tractor has a wheelbase of 49.5 inches and weighs between 510 to 521 pounds depending on the transmission type. It includes a mid PTO with an electro-magnetic clutch and offers various attachments such as multiple mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade. The LS45 was part of the LS Series and was known for its open operator station with adjustable seat and manual steering.
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ModelLS45

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for New Holland LS45

Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler CV18
NotesThe gear-drive LS45 retained the CV16 engine from earlier models.
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement624 cc (38.1 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
986189916hp gear
986321818hp hydrostatic
268-Hsimilar Wheel Horse model
Dimensions
Width35.25 inches (89 cm)
Length69 inches (175 cm)
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Wheelbase49.5 inches (125 cm)
Front axleCast-iron
Front tire16x6.50-8
Gear Weight510 lbs (231 kg)
Hydro Weight521 lbs (236 kg)
Gear Ground clearance8 inches (20 cm)
Hydro Ground clearance7.25 inches (18 cm)
Height (steering wheel)42.4 inches (107 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA280
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemalternator
Production
TypeGarden tractor
DistributorNew Holland
ManufacturerToro
Original price$4,700 in 2003
Production years1996 - 2003
Attachments
Othersnowblower,blade
48" Blade
Mountfront-mount
Width48 inches (121 cm)
Part number9861907
Mower decks38" mid-mount mower deck,42" mid-mount mower deck,48" mid-mount mower deck,52" mid-mount mower deck
38" Mower deck
Width38 inches (96 cm)
Blades2-blade
Weight93.5 lbs (42 kg)
Dischargeright-discharge
Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Part number9861963
42" Mower deck
Width42 inches (106 cm)
Blades3-blade
Weight115 lbs (52 kg)
Dischargeright-discharge
Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Part number9861903
48" Mower deck
Width48 inches (121 cm)
Blades3-blade
Weight130 lbs (58 kg)
Dischargeright-discharge
Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
52" Mower deck
Width52 inches (132 cm)
Blades3-blade
Cut height1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Part number9863220
42" Snow blower
Mountfront-mount
Width42 inches (106 cm)
Part number9861908
Additional infoAttachments advertised for the New Holland LS Series yard tractors included a 36-inch rear tiller, grass catcher for the 38-inch deck, and power-flow bagger for the 42 and 48 inch decks.
Transmission
Gear
Typegear
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
NotesThe gear-drive LS45 was produced from 1994 to 1996, only the hydrostatic was available after that time.
Oil capacity3.5 qts (3.3 L)
TransmissionPeerless
Optionshydrostatic, 6-speed gear
Hydro-Gear
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
NotesFoot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with standard cruise control. The Hydro-Gear was used on the LS45 beginning with the 2000 model year.
Oil typeSAE 20W-50
Oil changesealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Oil capacity3.8 qts (3.6 L)
TransmissionHydro-Gear 330-300
Hydrostatic
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
NotesFoot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with optional cruise control.
Oil capacity3.5 qts (3.3 L)
TransmissionTuff Torq K61
Brakes and Steering
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Gear Brakesdeck
Hydro Brakesmechanical band
Operator stationOpen operator station with adjustable seat.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectro-magnetic
Mid PTOindependent