New Idea lawn tractors
New Idea EGT-80
The New Idea EGT-80 is a 1974 lawn tractor built by General Electric and distributed by New Idea. It features an electric engine, a 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 555 lbs. It is equipped with 13x5.00-6 front tires and 18x6.50-8 rear tires. Attachments include a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with electric drive and a 42-inch front-mount blade. The tractor was built in Scotia, New York, USA.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for New Idea EGT-80
Tires
| Rear tire | 18x6.50-8 |
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| Front tire | 13x5.00-6 |
Engine
| Engine Detail | electric |
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Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Overview
| Type | Lawn tractor |
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| Year | 1974 |
| Built in | Scotia, New York, USA |
| Distributor | New Idea |
| Manufacturer | General Electric |
Dimensions
| Width | 36 inches |
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| Height | 40 inches |
| Length | 67 inches |
| Weight | 555 lbs |
References
| Reference | Electric Gardens Tractors Attachments and Accessories published in 1975, by New Idea |
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Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches width, front-mount New Idea, 105 lbs |
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| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches cutting width, mid-mount New Idea, 2-blade with manual lift, electric drive, 80 lbs |
Transmission
| Type | 3-speed |
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| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |