New Idea lawn tractors
New Idea EGT-100
The New Idea EGT-100 is a 1974 lawn tractor built by General Electric and distributed by New Idea. It features an electric engine, 3-speed transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and weighs 745 lbs (337 kg). It is equipped with lawn/turf tires sized 15x6.00-6 front and 18x9.50-8 rear. Attachments include a 36" mid-mount mower deck, a 42" front-mount snowblower, and a 42" front-mount blade.
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ModelEGT-100
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for New Idea EGT-100
Engine
| Type | electric |
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Overview
| Year | 1974 |
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| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Built in | Scotia, New York, USA |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Distributor | New Idea |
| Manufacturer | General Electric |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches |
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| Height | 40 inches |
| Length | 67 inches |
| Weight | 745 lbs |
| Rear tire | 18x9.50-8 |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
| Weight metric | 337 kg |
Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches width, front-mount, 105 lbs (47 kg) |
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| Snowblower | 42 inches width, front-mount, 253 lbs (114 kg) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches cutting width, mid-mount New Idea, 2-blade with manual lift, electric drive, 80 lbs (36 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | 3-speed |
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| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |