Toro lawn tractors

Toro 500

The Toro 500 is a lawn tractor produced from 1970 to 1973 by Toro. It features a 5 hp gasoline engine available from Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh, a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor includes a mid PTO with a pulley type and manual clutch. It has a wheelbase of 39 inches and weighs 240 lbs. Attachments include a 25-inch mid-mount mower deck and a 30-inch front-mount blade. Variants include the 500 with manual recoil start and the 550 with electric start.

Power5 hp

Founded25" deck

Model500

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Toro 500

Tires

Rear tire	13x5.00-6
Front tire	11x4.00-5

Engine

Fuel tank	0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Engine options	5HP Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cyl gasoline, 5HP Tecumseh 199cc 1-cyl gasoline
Tecumseh V50-60205H	gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, Displacement 199 cc (12.18 ci), Bore/Stroke 2.625x2.25 inches (67 x 57 mm), Power (gross) 5 hp (3.7 kW), Starter type recoil
Briggs & Stratton 130902	gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, Displacement 206 cc (12.57 ci), Bore/Stroke 2.5625x2.4375 inches (65 x 62 mm), Power (gross) 5 hp (3.7 kW), Starter type recoil

Variants

500	manual recoil start
550	electric start

Dimensions

Width	29 inches (73 cm)
Height	33 inches (83 cm)
Length	52 inches (132 cm)
Weight	240 lbs (108 kg)
Wheelbase	39 inches (99 cm)
Rear tread	21.5 inches (54 cm)
Front tread	23.5 inches (59 cm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical band brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Years made	1970 - 1973
Manufacturer	Toro

References

Dealer Program '71	published in 1971, by Toro

Attachments

Blade	30" front-mount Toro, 30 inches width (76 cm)
25" mid-mount mower deck	Type mid-mount Toro, 1-blade, Cutting width 25 inches (63 cm), Cut height 1.25 to 3 inch (3 to 7 cm)

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