Springfield lawn tractors
Springfield 64TE-8
The Springfield 64TE-8 is a garden tractor produced in 1964 by Springfield, a part of Quick Manufacturing, built in Springfield, Ohio, USA. It features an 8 hp Kohler K181S 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground. Attachments include 36" and 42" mid-mount mower decks. It is part of the Suburban Series and related to the Springfield 64TE-10 model.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Springfield 64TE-8
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K181S |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Year | 1964 |
| Built in | Springfield, Ohio, USA |
| Manufacturer | Springfield (a part of Quick Manufacturing) |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| 36" mid-mount mower deck | 36 inches (91 cm) |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |