Poloron lawn tractors

Poloron 5403M

The Poloron 5403M is a 1974 lawn tractor built by Poloron in Michigan City, Indiana, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes a 38-inch mid-mount mower deck with a 2-blade cutting system driven by a belt. It has mid independent PTO with a manual clutch and pulley type mid PTO. Tires are sized 15x6.00 front and 18x9.50 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
Power-
Founded-
Model5403M

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Poloron 5403M

Engine
MakeBriggs & Stratton
Type1-cylinder gasoline air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Fuel systemcarburetor
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Rear tire18x9.50
Front tire15x6.00
Lawn/turf rear18x9.50
Lawn/turf front15x6.00
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Year1974
Built inMichigan City, Indiana, USA
ManufacturerPoloron
References
ManualsOperating Manual for 38" Lawn Tractors Model 5403M (106711) published in 1974, Lawn power equipment from the innovators published in 1974, by Poloron, Dealer Service Guide published in 1974
Attachments
Typemid-mount Poloron
Drivebelt
Blades2-blade
Mower deck38" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width38 inches (96 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Description3-speed gear
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchmanual
PTO typeindependent
Mid PTO Typepulley
PTO locationMid PTO