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New Holland LS45

New Holland LS45 tractor
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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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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for New Holland LS45

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler CV18
Notes:The gear-drive LS45 retained the CV16 engine from earlier models.
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Rated RPM:3600
Bore/Stroke:3.03x2.64 inches (77 x 67 mm)
Displacement:624 cc (38.1 ci)
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross):18 hp (13.4 kW)
Starter volts:12

Variants

9861899:16hp gear
9863218:18hp hydrostatic
268-H:similar Wheel Horse model

Dimensions

Width:35.25 inches (89 cm)
Length:69 inches (175 cm)
Rear tire:23x10.50-12
Wheelbase:49.5 inches (125 cm)
Front axle:Cast-iron
Front tire:16x6.50-8
Gear Weight:510 lbs (231 kg)
Hydro Weight:521 lbs (236 kg)
Gear Ground clearance:8 inches (20 cm)
Hydro Ground clearance:7.25 inches (18 cm)
Height (steering wheel):42.4 inches (107 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:280
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:alternator

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Distributor:New Holland
Manufacturer:Toro
Original price:$4,700 in 2003
Production years:1996 - 2003

Attachments

Other:snowblower,blade

48" Blade

Mount:front-mount
Width:48 inches (121 cm)
Part number:9861907
Mower decks:38" mid-mount mower deck,42" mid-mount mower deck,48" mid-mount mower deck,52" mid-mount mower deck

38" Mower deck

Width:38 inches (96 cm)
Blades:2-blade
Weight:93.5 lbs (42 kg)
Discharge:right-discharge
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Part number:9861963

42" Mower deck

Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Weight:115 lbs (52 kg)
Discharge:right-discharge
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Part number:9861903

48" Mower deck

Width:48 inches (121 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Weight:130 lbs (58 kg)
Discharge:right-discharge
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)

52" Mower deck

Width:52 inches (132 cm)
Blades:3-blade
Cut height:1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
Part number:9863220

42" Snow blower

Mount:front-mount
Width:42 inches (106 cm)
Part number:9861908
Additional info:Attachments 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

Type:gear
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse
Notes:The gear-drive LS45 was produced from 1994 to 1996, only the hydrostatic was available after that time.
Oil capacity:3.5 qts (3.3 L)
Transmission:Peerless
Options:hydrostatic, 6-speed gear

Hydro-Gear

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Notes:Foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with standard cruise control. The Hydro-Gear was used on the LS45 beginning with the 2000 model year.
Oil type:SAE 20W-50
Oil change:sealed unit, owner service is not recommended
Oil capacity:3.8 qts (3.6 L)
Transmission:Hydro-Gear 330-300

Hydrostatic

Type:belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse
Notes:Foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission with optional cruise control.
Oil capacity:3.5 qts (3.3 L)
Transmission:Tuff Torq K61

Brakes and Steering

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Gear Brakes:deck
Hydro Brakes:mechanical band
Operator station:Open operator station with adjustable seat.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electro-magnetic
Mid PTO:independent