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Toro 550

Toro 550 tractor
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The Toro 550 is a lawn tractor produced from 1970 to 1973. It features a 5 hp gasoline engine available from Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh, with electric start and a 0.5 gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Peerless 352 belt-driven transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gear, and an idler pulley clutch. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The mid PTO is independent with a manual clutch and pulley type. Dimensions include a 39 inch wheelbase, 52 inch length, 29 inch width, 33 inch height, and a weight of 240 lbs. Tires are 11x4.00-5 front and 13x5.00-6 rear. Attachments include a 25 inch mid-mount mower deck and a 30 inch front-mount blade. The serial number plate is located on the left side above the foot rest.
Toro 550lawn tractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionsattachments1970197119721973
Power5 hp
Founded25" deck
Model550

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Toro 550

Tires

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

Engine

Starter:electric
Fuel tank:0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Bore/Stroke:2.5625x2.4375 inches (65 x 62 mm)
Displacement:206 cc (12.57 ci)
Power (gross):5 hp (3.7 kW)
Starter volts:12
Engine options:5HP Briggs & Stratton 206cc 1-cyl gasoline, 5HP Tecumseh 199cc 1-cyl gasoline
Starter Tecumseh:electric
Tecumseh V50-60203H:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Bore/Stroke Tecumseh:2.625x2.25 inches (67 x 57 mm)
Displacement Tecumseh:199 cc (12.18 ci)
Power (gross) Tecumseh:5 hp (3.7 kW)
Starter volts Tecumseh:12
Briggs & Stratton 130905:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft

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)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

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

Attachments

Blade:30" front-mount Toro blade, 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 (57060)
1971:100001 (57077)
1972:200001 (57017)
1973:300001 (57017)

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

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