Pennsylvania 1008 Meteor
The Pennsylvania 1008 Meteor is a 1966 garden tractor built in Waynesboro, Virginia, USA by Pennsylvania. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181 305cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The tractor uses a Sunstrand hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical drum brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor includes an independent mid PTO with manual clutch and an optional sleeve hitch (Model 2AC4). Dimensions include a 44 inch wheelbase, 63 inch length, and 37 inch width with 15x6.00-6 front tires and 23x8.50-12 rear tires. Attachments available include 36" and 48" mid-mount mower decks, a 40" front-mount blade, and a 36" single-stage front-mount snow blower.
Power8 hp
Founded36/48" deck
Model1008
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Pennsylvania 1008 Meteor
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K181 |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.9375x2.75 inches (75 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 305 cc (18.64 ci) |
| Starter type | manual recoil |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
Overview
| Year | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Power | 8.0 hp |
| Built in | Waynesboro, Virginia, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical drum brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| 40" Blade | front-mount, 40 inches width (101 cm), 102 lbs (46 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle |
|---|---|
| 36" Snow blower | 36 inches width (91 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift, 175 lbs (79 kg) |
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm), 92 lbs (41 kg) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 3 inch (2 to 7 cm), 165 lbs (74 kg) |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Sunstrand |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional. Model 2AC4) |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 37 inches (93 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | manual |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |
