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Toro 500

Toro 500 tractor
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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.
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Power5 hp
Founded25" deck
Model500

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)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:idler pulley
Transmission:Peerless 352

Serial Numbers

1970:000001 (57054)
1971:100001 (57043)
1972:200001 (57003)
1973:300001 (57003)

Power Take-off (PTO)

PTO:Mid PTO
Clutch:manual
PTO type:independent
Mid PTO Type:pulley

Related Models

Toro 550

Model:550

Toro 905

Model:905