Springfield lawn tractors

Springfield 62AB

The Springfield 62AB is a 1962 lawn tractor built in Springfield, Ohio, USA by Springfield, a part of Quick Manufacturing. It features a 4.5 hp 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric 12-volt starter, a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical drum brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 34 inches, length of 46 inches, and weighs 277 lbs. It rides on 2.5x10 front tires and 4.00x12 rear tires. Attachments include a 25-inch mid-mount mower deck with 5 cut positions and a 30-inch front-mount blade. The operator station is open. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Model62AB

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Springfield 62AB

Engine
Type4.5HP 1-cyl gasoline
Coolingair-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Power (gross)4.5 hp (3.4 kW)
Starter volts12
Features
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesMechanical drum brakes
Steeringmanual
Operator stationOpen operator station
Dimensions
Length46 inches (116 cm)
Weight277 lbs (125 kg)
Rear tire4.00x12
Wheelbase34 inches (86 cm)
Front tire2.5x10
Shipping weight277 lbs (125 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Year1962
Built inSpringfield, Ohio, USA
ManufacturerSpringfield (a part of Quick Manufacturing)
References
PublicationRiding Mowers published in 1962, by Springfield
Attachments
Blade30" front-mount blade, 30 inches (76 cm) width, manual-lift, manual-angle, Springfield 60ASB
25" mid-mount mower deck25 inches (63 cm) cutting width, 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm) cut height, 5 cut positions, mid-mount Springfield, 1-blade
Transmission
Typegear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Speeds3-speed gear